2026-06-17
Do you have an AAI-specific use case that you need support to implement? Then this is your chance. The IAM4NFDI project has planned so-called incubator cycles to be able to react flexibly to the wishes of future users. With the incubator cycles you can bring in your ideas and needs for the NFDI-AAI and, thus, help shape its development.
The next incubator cycle starts on August 1st, 2026 and they hereby call for applications. Please note the submission deadline is July 13, 2026.
What do you have to do?
- Please look at the attached description of the process
- Completely fill out the template provided in the process description, describe your incubator project idea and send it to the service by
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Present your idea to the Main Incubator Board (MIB) on July 30, 2026 (details to follow) in 5 minutes and answer any remaining questions. Please send the team the presentation afterwards.
- Your support and participation in the implementation of the incubator cycle is essential – please, plan for this and ensure that you can contribute during the period before submitting your idea.
Please also have a look at their website if you have any further questions about the IAM4NFDI project. You can also find more detailed information in their presentation at the NFDITalk.
IAM4NFDI checks all submissions and, if necessary, reserve them for following incubator cycles. The selection of incubator projects is made in consultation with Base4NFDI and depending on their available capacities. If you have already submitted an idea in one of the last cycles and received feedback that you have been earmarked for the next round, you do not have to submit your idea again - if it has not changed.
They will let you know by July 23, 2026, whether your incubator project idea can be implemented in the next cycle.