Steps to implementation

GenoPHEnix is built on the foundation provided by INFRAIA projects AQUAEXCEL3.0, SmartCow and PIGWEB, and INFRA-DEV project EuroFAANG. Merging the objectives of these projects led to GenoPHEnix, one consolidated proposal for a comprehensive livestock and aquaculture RI to fill the gap identified by ESFRI. 

The partners in GenoPHEnix have worked together to develop one consolidated common service catalogue, to adopt a single governance, management and organisation, develop a funding model and project roadmap, and to sign a multi-institutional agreement to implement the RI project.

The preparatory phase, that should start in 2027, will implement the business case, link with the scientific case, funding commitments, user strategy and access policy, tailor the research services, consolidate the structuring of the RI and set up the governance body.

Currently, the ERIC legal form is the preferred legal form among the partners. A final decision will be taken early in the preparatory phase.