This year’s edition highlights a record-breaking milestone: over 116,000 users from more than 160 countries engaged with the EGI infrastructure — a powerful testament to the global reach and impact of our services.
The 2024 report showcases:
- Our key achievements across science and technology
- Strategic growth of the EGI Federation and new partnerships
- Major contributions to EOSC development and European Data Spaces
- Real-world success stories from research communities
- Innovations in AI, Digital Twins, Data Exploitation Platforms and more
- Our growing role in skills development and training
Key Highlights of 2024
January – We kicked off the year strong with the launch of the SPECTRUM Project, setting the stage for next-generation research support.
March – The collaboration with environmental research took a big leap forward with the official launch of ENVRI-Hub NEXT.
April – EOSC-Beyond gathered momentum with its dynamic kickoff meeting, bringing together key players in the EOSC landscape, and launching new efforts for the implementation of the EOSC federation..
May – interTwin reached a major technical achievement by delivering its first software module powering the upcoming Digital Twin Engine.
June – A warm welcome to Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) from North Macedonia, joining the EGI Federation as a full member and strengthening our reach to research communities in the country.
September – A big moment of the year: the EGI Conference 2024 in Lecce! 280+ participants, 30+ countries, 100+ talks, Satisfaction score: 8.5/10
We also celebrated the launch of the European e-Infrastructures Assembly, joining forces with EUDAT, GÉANT, OpenAIRE, and PRACE to drive collective action.
October – A major EOSC milestone: the EOSC EU Node became operational, marking the creation of the first node of EOSC ‘system of systems’—with EGI leading key components in Lots 1 & 3.
We also initiated the EGI Strategy 2025–2029 process, shaping our roadmap for the future.
December – We closed the year with EGI’s presence at ICRI 2024, leading influential side events that helped shape global conversations on climate resilience, the digital and green transition in research infrastructures.
I am proud that 2024 marked the year when EGI reached a record-breaking milestone of over 116,000 users from more than 160 countries. It is truly an amazing result! I would like to dedicate this report to the many scientists and researchers who, through their commitment to science and research, contribute to the advancement of knowledge. In a world that often feels increasingly divided, your collaborations—crossing national and institutional boundaries—are a beacon to us all.
Tiziana Ferrari, Director EGI Foundation
