GN5-1 and its sister project GN5-IC1 were the first two projects under GN5-FPA, the 7-year strategic framework under Horizon Europe – the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation.
The 24-month GN5-1 project ended in December 2024 and was the latest phase of the long-running and highly successful GÉANT Project that, in close collaboration with the European Commission, has supported Europe’s research and education communities for nearly 25 years. The project’s mission was to provide scientists, researchers, and students secure access to the world’s most advanced connectivity and collaboration services, enabling effective and secure collaboration within virtual research communities around the world.
Vast research initiatives often involving hundreds of participants across multiple countries utilising advanced computing facilities, continue to rely on the infrastructure provided by GÉANT and its NREN partners, in areas as diverse as climate change, medicine, and energy research.
Structure
GN5-1 was arranged around nine Work Packages covering 42 Tasks:
WP1: Project Management
WP2: Marketing Communications, Events, and Policy Engagement
WP3: User and Stakeholder Engagement
WP4: Above the Net Services
WP5: Trust & Identity Services Evolution and Delivery
WP6: Network Development
WP7: Network Core Infrastructure, Core Service Evolution, and Operations
WP8: Security
WP9: Operations Support Facts and figures
