ANTWERP – The EOSC Association welcomed three new Members and two new Observers to its membership base today. The five organisations were unanimously voted into the EOSC-A family during the Association’s 10th General Assembly.
The new additions from Belgium, Hungary, Lithuania, and Sweden include two universities (KTH and VU), a distributed research infrastructure (EPTRI), an association (Europlanet), and a service provider (Pro-M). This diversity reflects the relevance of EOSC-A across a wide range of organisation types and scientific domains. Profiles highlighting the newcomers’ portfolios are presented further below.
Since its official launch in summer 2020 with just four founding Members, EOSC-A has continuously expanded its reach. The Association brings together an impressive 255 organisations from across Europe, reflecting the increasing interest in Open Science and FAIR data. Out of these, 158 are Members and 97 Observers.
EOSC-A family by membership category
New Members
European Paediatric Translational Research Infrastructure (EPTRI)
The European Paediatric Translational Research Infrastructure, originally launched as an EU-supported initiative (EU-EPTRI-ID no. 777554), is a distributed research infrastructure composed of several research units, organised both into Thematic Research Platforms based on their field of expertise, and into National Nodes based on their geographic location. Based in Leuven, EPTRI is a non-profit research organisation established as an Association Internationale Sans But Lucrative (AISBL) under Belgian law.
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Since its founding in 1827, the Royal Institute of Technology has grown into a leading international technical university. As the largest institution for technical education and research in Sweden, KTH brings together students, researchers, and educators from around the world. Its activities are grounded in a strong tradition of advancing science and innovation, focusing on contributing to sustainable societal development.
Professional Mobile and Network Service Provider (Pro-M)*
The Professional Mobile and Network Service Provided was founded in 2005 by Magyar Telekom to establish the Unified Digital Radio Communications (EDR) System – a goal it achieved quickly. The Budapest network launched in April 2006, and the nationwide system was completed by the end of that year. This technological and operational foundation remains a cornerstone of its services today. As Hungary’s exclusive governmental telecommunications service provider, Pro-M’s mission is to reliably operate and develop emergency communication infrastructure, as well as governmental and educational networks, using the highest quality, innovative technologies. Pro-M’s activities are built on the expertise and dedication of its employees, relying on feedback from their clients. Through its operations, Pro-M supports life-saving emergency services, the efficient functioning of public administration, and the digital advancement of educational institutions.
* Pro-M is the legal successor of the Governmental Agency for Information Technology Development (KIFU), which ceased operations at the end of 2024. Because of its dissolution, KIFU resigned from its membership in EOSC-A and Pro-M reapplied as its successor.
New Observers
Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University has been an integral part of European science and culture, embodying the concept of a classical university and the unity of studies and research. Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates. Scientific development and the expanding relations with global research centres have enriched the diversity of research and studies at Vilnius University. With the support of its social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate into the modern European community.
Europlanet Association (Europlanet)
Europlanet links research institutions and companies active in planetary science in Europe and around the world. Planetary science is the study of planets in our solar system and those around other stars. It is an interdisciplinary field of research that covers astronomy and geophysics, robotic and human exploration of other planets, as well as the search for extraterrestrial life.
