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FAIR, equitable and
sustainable data reuse 

LIFES is a global association that unites public and private data owners, users, ASPs and communities to jointly evolve the ecosystem for FAIR, equitable and sustainable data reuse for science & innovation

LIFES conference 2025

We look back on a great LIFES conference which focused on jointly evolving the ecosystem for FAIR & equitable data reuse. Below a short impression video and an interview with Barend Mons, founding board member of LIFES and Robbert Dijkgraaf the opening speaker at the conference. 

Impressions

Interviews

What we do

LIFES facilitates an ecosystem where FAIR data generation, privacy preserving data stewardship and equitable data reuse are the norm. We support the development of an Internet of FAIR data & services where data is visited and analysed at the source where possible. We assist our members to connect, implement and innovate to achieve this.

Connect

Connect the community through brokering and regular networking events

Implement

Implement FAIR through qualified application & service providers (ASPs)

Innovate

Drive innovation for key FAIR-enabling capabilities and use cases

Connect the community through brokering and regular networking events

Connect

Implement FAIR through qualified application & service providers (ASPs)

Implement

Drive innovation for key FAIR-enabling capabilities and use cases

Innovate

LIFES members

LIFES is a global association open to public and private data owners, users, application & services providers (ASPs) and communities 

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HINQ logo.png
LUMC logo.png
CCC logo.png
LACDR logo.png
axon logo.png
World Data Exchange logo.png
DataSeer logo.png
Codevence logo.png
4LifeSupportLogoFull2025.png
FAIR Solutions logo.png
dsm firmenich logo short_edited.png
University of Twente logo.png
GO FAIR Foundation logo.png
Senscience logo.png
Bio Protocol logo.png
hypherdata logo.png
Euretos logo.png
Sage logo.png
TIB logo short
Roche_logo.png
DeSci Labs.png
FAIRScholar logo_edited.jpg
Synarch logo.png
TNO CoE logo_edited.png
Naturalis logo.png
UMCG_logo.png
SureSyncbyVisma.png
farminform logo.png
Nebul__Logo.png
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Connect

We connect all members in LIFES through monthly networking meetings, special-topic seminars, working groups, social media, newsletters and the annual LIFES conference

Implement

We help data owners to implement FAIR capabilities by brokering access to a fast-growing community of LIFES-qualified Application Service Providers (ASPs)

Innovate

We provide an open innovation environment for public and private  members to define the minimal open standards, protocols and specifications for FAIR data reuse .We join up to acquire pre-competitive funding for specific innovations and driving use cases.

JOIN US!

Come and join the LIFES association and connect, implement and innovate to make your data machine actionable and visitable enabling privacy preserving reuse. You also get a number of nice additional benefits!

  • Increase your visibility by sharing relevant news via the LIFES LinkedIn page and bi-monthly newsletter or invitations to attend or present at LIFES events 

  • Stay up to date and network at the monthly networking meetings focused on discussing practical use cases and capabilities 

  • Get a a free FAIR awareness eLearning course for any interested people in your organisation

  • Make use of LIFES offices (next to Leiden train station) to work and meet with other LIFES members

  • Discounted access for two participants to the annual LIFES conference 

  • Get a free spot at the LIFES conference to present you organisation at the brokering session  

  • Brokered access to LIFES qualified FAIR enabling resources, service providers and applications

  • Participate in Funding opportunities initiated by LIFES or its members

  • Get early access to core assets that LIFES develops ​

  • Discounted access for two participants to the annual LIFES conference (for 2025, 2nd of July)

  • Get a free spot at the LIFES conference to present you organisation at the brokering session  

  • Brokered access to LIFES qualified FAIR enabling resources, service providers and applications

  • Participate in Funding opportunities initiated by LIFES or its members

  • Get early access to core assets that LIFES develops ​

LIFES newsletters

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