FAIR-EASE - D6.4 First report on the liaison and contribution to EOSC and other EU initiatives

Since its inception, FAIR-EASE has developed a strategy to actively engage in dialogue with pertinent initiatives, notably the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), which stands as a key collaborator. FAIR-EASE cooperation is multifaceted, serving several critical purposes: - To situate FAIR-EASE and its outcomes within the broader context of EOSC; - To ensure that the results and services developed by FE are applied effectively and meet the EOSC requirements and technical specifications; - To facilitate a mutual exchange of technical knowledge, benefiting from the insights of other projects while also promoting the FAIR-EASE approach towards innovation. In pursuit of these goals, FAIR-EASE has implemented structured actions across various sectors, utilising dedicated resources based on a strategic plan. While this activity is led by WP6, it includes contributions from all FAIR-EASE work packages, ensuring a collaborative and integrated approach. The outcomes thus far demonstrate that FAIR-EASE is effectively integrated within its operational landscape and that the project has successfully shared its approaches and results, benefiting the wider ecosystem. Collaboration has been established with multiple entities, including 5 EU projects, national initiatives, and the broader EOSC community. These partnerships are set to continue and will be further developed in the project's next implementation phases. Our ongoing objective for the next phase is to strengthen these existing relationships and to forge new collaborative opportunities, enhancing the impact and reach of FAIR-EASE.