EGI has published its Federation Strategy 2026-2030, setting out a clear vision for the future of federated digital research infrastructure in Europe.
As research becomes increasingly data-intensive and AI-driven, the need for large-scale, interoperable, and trusted digital infrastructure is growing. This strategy positions EGI at the heart of this transformation, supporting researchers across disciplines with access to computing power, data, and expertise at scale.
At its core, EGI is a federation of hundreds of service providers across Europe and beyond, delivering computing and data services that no single organisation could provide alone.
Through this federated model, EGI connects:
This two-sided approach enables seamless collaboration across borders, disciplines, and institutions turning distributed capabilities into a unified European infrastructure for research.
The strategy is shaped by major developments in the European research landscape:
EGI’s federated model is well-positioned to address these challenges through collaboration, interoperability, and shared investment.
The 2026–2030 strategy marks an important evolution for EGI, from a computing federation towards a Europe-wide AI-ready compute–data continuum.
This vision brings together computing, data, and expertise into a trusted, sovereign infrastructure where researchers can seamlessly access the resources they need to support data-intensive and AI-enabled research.
By 2030, EGI aims to be a key pillar of this ecosystem, enabling innovation and ensuring that European research remains competitive and impactful on a global scale.
The EGI Federation Strategy 2026–2030 outlines a future where advanced computing and shared data resources empower every field of research to achieve transformative discoveries and address global challenges.
By strengthening collaboration, fostering innovation, and building on its federated model, EGI will continue to support a more connected, resilient, and sovereign European research ecosystem.
“This strategy reflects our ambition to strengthen Europe’s federated infrastructure for research and innovation. By connecting communities, resources, and expertise across borders, we are building the foundations for an AI-ready compute–data continuum that will support scientific discovery for years to come.” - Sergio Andreozzi, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Communications, EGI Foundation
Read the full EGI Federation Strategy 2026–2030 and discover how EGI is shaping the future of data-intensive research in Europe.
