1. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 EGI-InSPIRE www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Building and engaging with our Community Networks Catherine Gater EGI.eu Deputy Director 7/11/2016 1

2. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Target Group & Problem Target Group National and international collaborations Researchers Large or small teams of researchers either already using or interested in using the grid to support their day-to-day work. Problem and pain points: To port their current applications and workflows into a grid environment (problem) Need reassurance of the long term stability of the grid (problem) Need a clear mechanism to feed their requirements into the technology development process (problem) Negotiating for a resource allocation from resource providers (pain) Steep learning curve in using the existing grid tools and middleware (pain)

3. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Proposed Solution Community networks Marketing Services Showcase both the strategic value of the infrastructure for research in Europe and its scientific outputs to the general public, policy makers and potential users. Outreach Services Ensures knowledge transfer, promotes use cases to attract new users, and guarantees that existing users make the most of the available tools and services. Marketing and outreach tools and channels Promotional material Copywriting Web content Events attendance and organisation Local EGI Champion coordination Collaboration Agreements CRM system

4. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Value Proposition Definitive, user-friendly and engaging support and information, contact network with others solving the same problems How does this solution solve the problem(s)? To port their current applications and workflows into a grid environment (problem) -> Use cases and Champions to show the way Need reassurance of the long term stability of the grid (problem) -> Clear information on funding and alignment to EU goals Need a clear mechanism to feed their requirements into the technology development process (problem) -> Contacts and Champions to hear their pain and pass it on! Negotiating for a resource allocation from resource providers (pain) -> Events to meet resource providers Steep learning curve in using the existing grid tools and middleware (pain) -> Information on training, webinars, events What benefits will the consumer gain? Their research is easier, quicker and leads to wider collaboration and more papers!

5. www.egi.eu EGI-InSPIRE RI-261323 Strategic Impact & Return on Investment What is the strategic impact of providing this solution? EGI2020: Community building and coordination NILs and Champions: strengthening the NIL and Champions networks to build a grass roots infrastructure for community engagement, technical outreach and communication. EGI2020: Operational infrastructure Researchers and Champions: allow individual researchers and research communities to access and analyse remote data by promoting use cases and community events where requirements can be gathered. EGI2020: Virtual Research Environments Researchers and Champions: collect requirements and feedback from researchers through case studies, events and social media. What are the revenue streams? Core funding: event organisation, Champions, Collaboration agreements, CRM Project funding: materials, copywriting, web content, events attendance