2025-11-04

Do you have an AAI-specific use case that you need support to implement?
Then this is your chance. IAM4NFDI has planned so-called incubator cycles to be able to react flexibly to the wishes of future users. With the incubator cycles you can bring in your ideas and needs for the NFDI-AAI and, thus, help shape its development.

The next incubator cycle starts on February 1st, 2026. You can find the call below. Please note the submission deadline is January 7, 2026. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions!

What do you have to do?

1. Please look at the description of the process
2. Completely fill out the template provided in the process description, describe your incubator project idea and send it to the service by mail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
3. Present your idea to the Main Incubator Board (MIB) on January 22, 2026 (details to follow) in 5 minutes and answer any remaining questions.
   Please send us the presentation afterwards.
4. Your support and participation in the implementation of the incubator cycle is essential – please, plan for this and ensure that you can contribute during the period before submitting your idea.

Please also have a look at their website if you have any further questions about the IAM4NFDI project. You can also find more detailed information in their presentation at the NFDITalk.

The team will check all submissions and, if necessary, reserve them for following incubator cycles. The selection of incubator projects is made in consultation with Base4NFDI and depending on our available capacities. If you have already submitted an idea in one of the last cycles and received feedback that you have been earmarked for the next round, you do not have to submit your idea again - if it has not changed.

You will be noticed by January 23, 2026, whether your incubator project idea can be implemented in the next cycle.