Local and regional research infrastructures

A local research infrastructure is significant locally and regionally and takes into account the growth of digitalisation and the green transition. It is a reserve of research equipment, materials and services that contributes to excellent research, development and innovation.

• It may be an existing infrastructure or one that is under construction.
• A local infrastructure supports the strategy of its host organisation. It boosts regional specialisation and growth and serves as a (local/regional) hub of expertise, a platform for cooperation or a partner.
• A local research infrastructure must have a plan for the maintenance, development and availability of services.
• All data produced with the local research infrastructure must be as open as possible and as closed as necessary.