After a year-and-a-half period of hard work and a rigorous evaluation process, the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) proudly announces the approval of six new Project proposals for inclusion in the ESFRI Roadmap 2026. ESFRI reached this milestone decision during its 96th plenary meeting held in Nicosia, Cyprus, on the 22-23 June 2026
The selection followed a scientific and strategic evaluation process carried out by ESFRI’s Strategy Working Groups and the Implementation Group in accordance with the ESFRI Roadmap 2026 Guide. More than 80 expert scientists and key RI figures were involved in this exercise that examined the plans and merits of proposals prepared by consortia including some of the most important Universities and Research Organisations in Europe. The seleceted proposals demonstrated scientific excellence, a convincing path towards implementation, and strategic relevance for strengthening the evolving European Research Infrastructure landscape.
The six proposals selected for inclusion in the ESFRI Roadmap 2026 are:
- FOREST - Fiber-based Optical netwoRk for European Science and Technology
- IN-SYLVA Europe - Research Infrastructure for Forest Ecosystem Adaptation to Global Changes and Open Research Capacity Enhancement Network
- JERICO-RI - European Research Infrastructure for Coastal Observation
- MEDem - Monitoring Electoral Democracy
- Microscopy Europe - Advanced Electron Microscopy for Accelerated Materials Development
- NFFA2050 - NANO Foundries and Fine Analysis – 2050
The ESFRI Roadmap is Europe’s strategic reference for the long-term development of Research Infrastructures. The inclusion of new proposals reflects ESFRI’s continued commitment to supporting scientific excellence, innovation, and coordinated investments across the European Research Area.
ESFRI thanks all consortia for submitting their proposals and congratulates all successful proposers. ESFRI looks forward to guiding the development of these strategic Research Infrastructure initiatives towards their implemntation.