Health: Data ingestion capacities and data services for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure in the European Health Data Space: data storage and processing capacity

Overview

Supports the development of secure, federated data storage and processing capacity for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure (1+MG), enabling scalable and compliant handling of large-scale genomic datasets within the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Targets entities contributing to the 1+MG initiative, including potential operators of the Genome EDIC.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States, associated countries (Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland), and other countries listed in the call. Consortia or single applicants may apply, provided they meet operational and financial capacity requirements.

Funding Details

Specific funding amounts and total budget are not provided. Funding is awarded as a grant in EUR. Co-funding requirements, if any, are not explicitly stated.

What Is Funded

• Acquisition and setup of secure federated data storage and processing capacity for the 1+MG data infrastructure.
• "Hot storage" solutions integrated with secure processing environments, compliant with EHDS requirements.
• Long-term storage for curated genomic data, including the Genome of Europe dataset.
• Development of a data storage optimization strategy balancing cost, scalability, and legal compliance.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4 and 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2025-11-03
• Deadline: 2026-03-02

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and formats specified in the call documents.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must align with the 1+MG initiative and collaborate with the Genome of Europe (GoE) project.
• Storage solutions must comply with EHDS technical specifications and processes.
• Proposals must include a data storage optimization strategy addressing cost, scalability, and legal aspects.