Large research infrastructure 
Security 
Advanced network technologies GÉANT GN5-1
Acronym: GN5-1
Provider: European Union
Programme: Horizon Europe
Identification number: 101100680
Implementation period: 01/2023 – 12/2024
Project coordinator: GEANT VERENIGING
Number of partners: 39
Project manager for CESNET: Helmut Sverenyák
As one of the initial projects under GN5-FPA, GN5-1 aims to enhance connectivity infrastructure and collaboration services for researchers and students. The project is designed to provide faster, more resilient, and secure access to applications, facilitating effective collaboration across virtual research teams worldwide.
GN5-1 will continue to develop state-of-the-art, cost-effective connectivity solutions, offering unconstrained capacity with backbone network and NREN access at multiples of 100Gbps, and Terabit connectivity where needed. The project will also prototype, pilot, and, where appropriate, procure new online services. It will deliver pervasive, innovative, and distributed trust and identity infrastructure to support research and education collaboration throughout Europe.
The project includes trusted access to data sources and services, incorporating authentication and authorization infrastructure like eIDAS. It addresses Horizon Europe’s priorities in areas such as data security, access control, innovation, and DNSH. Additionally, GN5-1 will expand NRENs’ user base beyond traditional research communities, enabling access to common European data spaces.
GN5-1 will ensure researchers and students have access to essential services for Open Science. The project will also focus on disseminating learning and training, building community, and aligning with EU policies and standardization efforts. The consortium's network of professionals, with deep insights into evolving user needs, enhances the quality of services and makes GN5-1 a key component of the European Research Area (ERA).
