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GN5-2 Project

GN5-2 is the latest phase of the long-running and highly successful GÉANT Project, supporting Europe’s research and education communities for nearly 25 years in close collaboration with the European Commission. The 30-month project, which officially started on January 1, 2025, is funded under GN5-FPA, the 7-year strategic framework within Horizon Europe – the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation.

GN5-2 will deliver faster, more resilient, and secure connectivity infrastructure alongside enhanced collaboration services. This includes the procurement of new above-the-net services, the development of innovative trust and identity infrastructure, and support for Open Science. The project will also strengthen network security through a federated approach and foster international collaborations to enhance Europe’s sustainable connectivity with other world regions.

By addressing Horizon Europe’s priorities in areas such as data security, access control, innovation, and inclusion, GN5-2 will expand NREN services beyond traditional research communities. It will facilitate networking and access to common European data spaces while preparing for emerging technologies, such as sensing applications, Quantum, and Time and Frequency distribution.

Structure

GN5-2 is 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

WP6: Network Development

WP7: Network Core Infrastructure, Core Service Evolution, and Operations

WP8: Security

WP9: Operations Support

Facts and figures

Facts and Figures: 38 Partners (including GÉANT Association); 1 Associated Partner (SWITCH); 37 countries; Total costs: €115M, of which EC funding: €80M
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