ELIXIR position paper on securing open biodata resources for European competitiveness

ELIXIR has published a new position paper titled “Securing Open Biodata Resources for European Competitiveness”, calling on European funders and policymakers to recognise the strategic importance of open biodata resources. The document outlines four key policy priorities: investing in open data as a foundation for innovation; ensuring that AI development is rooted in sustainable and FAIR-compliant data infrastructures; building Europe’s capacity to manage and use complex biological data through investment in people and national infrastructure; reinforcing Europe’s leadership in open science by supporting international collaboration and sustainable funding for shared data resources.

Read the full position paper on the ELIXIR Europe website.

Calls for ELIXIR-IT All Hands Meeting

Call for 14/10/2025 Session: “Inside ELIXIR-IT: Stories, Projects, Perspectives”

During the Italian Node’s All Hands Meeting (13–14 October 2025), the session “Inside ELIXIR-IT: Stories, Projects, Perspectives” will be dedicated to showcasing the activities of selected members of the ELIXIR-IT Joint Research Unit. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the ELIXIR-IT partnership, sharing ongoing projects or future initiatives.

Interested institutions are invited to submit an abstract (maximum 600 characters, including spaces) to elixir.it.iib@gmail.com by 20 July 2025.

Proposals will be evaluated by the Management and Coordination Committee.

14/10/2025 Call for Workshop AHM ELIXIR-IT

This call is addressed to representatives of ELIXIR-IT Platforms, Communities, and Focus Groups.

During the All Hands Meeting (13–14 October 2025), the afternoon of 14/10 will be available to host three parallel thematic workshops.

Those wishing to propose a workshop are invited to express their interest by sending an email to elixir.it.iib@gmail.com, including:

  • an abstract (max 600 characters, including spaces),
  • the maximum number of participants allowed,
  • and any other logistical needs (e.g., equipment, technical support, room layout, etc.).

Deadline for proposal submission: 7 July 2025.

All proposals will be evaluated by the Management and Coordination Committee. Selection criteria will include organizational feasibility as well as scientific relevance and future outlook.

PON IR – Call for Expression of Interest for Enterprises – Project “BEST – Bridging ELIXIR-IT Services to industrial sTakeholders”

The National Research Council of Italy (CNR), as the proposing institution, has launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) addressed to companies interested in collaborating on the project “BEST – Bridging ELIXIR-IT Services to industrial sTakeholders (previous SUNRISE)”.  This initiative was submitted in response to Public Notice No. 310/2025 issued by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), aimed at strengthening public Research Infrastructures in the areas of Health, Food, and Quality of Life (SNSI).

The BEST project seeks to enhance collaboration between the research community and the industrial sector by facilitating access to the services and expertise of the ELIXIR-IT infrastructure. It promotes the development of:

  • Joint research and innovation projects
  • Technology transfer activities
  • Programs for sharing know-how and technologies
  • Training initiatives and the development of human capital

Collaboration will follow the principles of Open Science and Open Innovation, offering free access to facilities.

Participation is open to all companies legally registered in the Italian Business Register, operating in the Health, Food, and Quality of Life sectors, and meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in the call.

Interested companies must submit their documentation by June 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET).

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