Identification and framing
Acronym: EOSC-synergy
Project Title: National Competence Centers in the framework of EuroHPC' — 'EUROCC'
Grant Agreement: 857647 — EOSC-synergy — H2020-INFRAEOSC-2018-2020/H2020-INFRAEOSC-2018-3
Start Date: 01-09-2019
End Date: 31-03-2022
Approved value: 98.750 €
Amount executed on 12/31/2020: 8.598 €
Project Summary:
The EOSC Synergy project extends EOSC coordination across nine participating countries, harmonizing policies and federating relevant national research e-infrastructures, scientific data and thematic services, bridging the gap between initiatives and EOSC.
The project introduces new capabilities by opening national thematic services to European access, thus expanding the EOSC offering in the areas of Environment, Climate Change, Earth Observation, and Life Sciences. This will be supported by an expansion of capacity through the federation of computing, storage, and data resources aligned with EOSC and FAIR policies and practices.
EOSC Synergy draws on the expertise of leading research organizations, infrastructure providers, NRENs, and user communities from Spain, Portugal, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France, all of whom are already committed to the EOSC vision and engaged in related activities at national and international levels. Furthermore, we will expand EOSC's global reach by integrating infrastructure and data providers beyond Europe, fostering international collaboration, and opening up new resources to European researchers.
The project will advance EOSC's state-of-the-art software and service lifecycle through a quality-driven approach to service integration, fostering convergence and alignment with EOSC standards and best practices. This will be complemented by the expansion of EOSC's training and education capabilities, with the introduction of an online platform aimed at enhancing the development of EOSC skills and competencies.
The EOSC Synergy project complements ongoing activities in the EOSC-hub and other related projects by linking national bodies and infrastructures with other future governance, data and national coordination projects.
