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FAIRiCUBE · Project

Cloud Platform for Easy Access to Environmental and Biodiversity Big Data

environmentPilotedTRL 7

Imagine trying to put together a giant puzzle where the pieces are scattered across different libraries and written in different languages. This project builds a digital hub that organizes all that messy environmental data into neat, searchable cubes. It allows people who aren't computer geniuses to use powerful AI tools to analyze nature and climate changes without needing to be data scientists.

By the numbers
7
Target TRL level
8
Consortium partners
50%
Industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Organizations struggle to use complex Earth Observation and biodiversity data because they lack the specialized machine learning skills and the tools to estimate the cost of analysis.

The solution

What was built

A central hub (FAIRiCUBE HUB) featuring a specific architecture, data access capabilities, and community collaboration apps.

Audience

Who needs this

Environmental consultancy firmsAgri-tech software developersGovernmental biodiversity agenciesClimate risk assessment companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Sustainability Audit Firm

If you are a sustainability audit firm dealing with fragmented biodiversity reports — this project developed the FAIRiCUBE HUB that allows you to process gridded data and algorithms in a trustable manner. This reduces the time spent on manual data cleaning for climate reports.

Agriculture
mid-size
Target: Precision Farming Tech Provider

If you are a precision farming tech provider dealing with complex Earth Observation data — this project developed a user-friendly hub that integrates multi-thematic datacubes. This helps you apply machine learning to crop health monitoring without needing deep EO expertise.

Public Administration
enterprise
Target: Regional Environmental Agency

If you are a regional environmental agency dealing with high costs of data analysis — this project developed tools to scope the requirements and costs of desired analyses. This enables better budget planning for biodiversity monitoring projects.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much does the platform cost to use?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project includes tools to help users scope the costs of their desired analyses.

Is this solution ready for industrial scale?

Yes, the project aims to reach TRL 7 and includes an operational FAIRiCUBE HUB designed for use by governance and research institutions.

Who owns the intellectual property and licensing?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and TRUSTable data sharing, though specific license terms are not listed.

How does this integrate with existing data?

The hub is tightly integrated to common European data spaces and provides a framework for data ingestion and provision.

What is the timeline for availability?

The project period runs from 2022-07-01 to 2025-09-30, with the operational hub being a key deliverable.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 8 partners across 7 countries. With a 50% industry ratio (4 industrial partners, including 4 SMEs), there is a strong focus on practical application rather than just academic research, supported by 3 research centers and 1 university.

How to reach the team

Contact STIFTELSEN NILU in Norway

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration of the FAIRiCUBE HUB into your environmental data pipeline.

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