Repository Reimagined: The Impact Repo Project

There is a global consensus that open science will make research more transparent and inclusive, accelerating the advancement of knowledge. The vision of open science depends on a robust network of well-functioning repositories that not only collect, preserve, and provide access to millions of valuable research outputs but also serve as critical institutional assets. In an era where AI is reshaping research and knowledge discovery, repositories play a key strategic role as curated collections of an institution’s intellectual production, ensuring visibility, integrity, and trustworthiness of research outputs. In March 2025, LIBER, OpenAIRE, SPARC Europe, and COAR launched IMPACT-REPO, a joint plan to promote the vital position of open access repositories in Europe’s research landscape. The plan outlines four key dimensions in which repositories contribute—boosting research impact, fostering inclusiveness, building trust, and supporting innovation. The Action Plan illustrates the key contributions of repositories in open science and presents four compelling narratives that articulate the growing strategic value of repositories in Europe. This panel session will present several case studies of repositories that are offering new and innovative services- such as Publish Review Curate, cost transparency, and artificial intelligence - and are driving innovation in the open science landscape.