European Open Science Cloud Launches Research Hubs
The federation has officially opened its first 13 research hubs to support cross-disciplinary data sharing.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Data Centers
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The European Open Science Cloud Federation launched its first 13 operational research hubs, marking a major milestone in its expansion. These hubs provide researchers with a unified environment to access, share, and reuse data and digital services.
Why it matters
The federation provides a trusted environment that connects resources across countries and disciplines, essential for modern collaborative research. By linking with major European Data Spaces and infrastructure, it aims to streamline how scientists interact with complex datasets.
The initiative consists of 13 initial hubs, with a total of 27 nodes scheduled to join the federation across two deployment waves during 2025 and 2026.
The players
European Open Science Cloud Federation
This is a collaborative network designed to provide a shared digital environment for research data and services across Europe.
EOSC User Forum
This organization acts as the primary feedback mechanism for researchers to communicate their system needs to the federation.
The details
These hubs integrate resources from various research organizations into a single network that links with the EuroHPC Federation Platform. The system is designed to support the exchange of tools and data, with the EOSC User Forum currently gathering researcher feedback to refine system requirements.
Timeline
2025: The first wave of EOSC nodes joined the federation.
October 14, 2026: The EOSC Symposium 2026 began in Florence.
October 16, 2026: The EOSC Symposium 2026 concluded.
2026: The second wave of EOSC nodes joined the federation.
The Tech Race
The expansion of the European Open Science Cloud accelerates the move toward integrated research infrastructure in Europe. It competes with other global data initiatives by centralizing disparate research systems into a single, cohesive framework.
Researchers and institutions gain access to a wider array of shared data services and computational resources previously siloed in different regions. Users can influence the platform's development by contributing feedback through the EOSC User Forum.
The takeaway
The Federation marks a shift toward a more unified European research environment that prioritizes accessible, shared digital tools. Researchers should engage with the EOSC User Forum to ensure that future infrastructure updates align with their specific data needs.
Further reading
For more information on the infrastructure supporting these initiatives, visit the Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Research and innovation.
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