What Euro BioImaging does

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a non-profit pan-European research infrastructure established on 29 October 2019 under European Council Regulation (EC) 723/2009. It provides open access to biological and biomedical imaging technologies through a distributed network of 40 Nodes comprising approximately 330 imaging facilities across 18 member countries and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The infrastructure offers access to roughly 90 biological imaging technologies and 34 biomedical imaging technologies, supported by expert personnel at each Node who assist users from study design through image capture to analysis. Services are accessed via the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal (eurobioimaging-access.eu), where users apply through a proposal-based review process.

The organization's offering centers on three core service lines: technology access visits (including remote access modalities), expert training and support at all skill levels, and image data services covering image analysis, FAIR-compliant data management, tool development, and community data initiatives. The platform is built on the ARIA portal originally developed with Instruct-ERIC and uses Life Science Login for authentication, OMERO for image data management, and partnerships with EMBL-EBI's BioImage Archive for FAIR data publication. An Industry Board of approximately 20 leading microscopy vendors (ZEISS, Leica, Nikon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bruker/Molecubes, JEOL, Oxford Instruments Andor, Lunaphore, etc.) supports technology validation and sponsorship. Strategic initiatives include the EVOLVE project (EU Grant Agreement 101130986) for sustainable equitable access, the eRImote project for remote service delivery, and contributions to EOSC and Global BioImaging.

Euro-BioImaging operates on a non-revenue-generating model: services are provided free at point of use to researchers, funded by member-state contributions from 19 countries and EU grants. Primary users are academic researchers in biological and biomedical sciences, supplemented by SMEs/industry (with dedicated EIC beneficiary services) and imaging core facility staff seeking training. Coordination is delivered through a three-part Hub structure: the Statutory Seat in Turku, Finland (overall administration); the Bio-Hub hosted by EMBL in Heidelberg (biological imaging); and the Med-Hub hosted by Italy in Turin (medical imaging). The lean coordinating core (11-50 employees) is supported by an extensive partner network rather than centralized commercial headcount.

Name

Euro BioImaging

Legal name

Euro-BioImaging ERIC

Website

https://eurobioimaging.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a non-profit pan-European research infrastructure offering open access to biological and biomedical imaging technologies across 40 Nodes in 18 countries plus EMBL, serving academic researchers, SMEs, and imaging core facility staff free of charge via EU and member-state funding.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Research Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Scientific Data Management & Data Platforms (SDMS/Data Lakehouse for R&D) (HLAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical & Translational Informatics (Clinical Data Integration/Real-World Data for R&D) (HLAGAJAF), Bioinformatics, Multi-Omics Data Analysis & Interpretation Services (HLAGANAI)

Keywords

• Research infrastructure services
• Biological imaging technologies
• Biomedical imaging access
• Image data services
• Imaging technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Turku

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Infrastructure Funding: Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium established on 29 October 2019 under European Council Regulation (EC) 723/2009. The infrastructure operates as a non-profit service for the life science research community, funded through member state contributions and EU grants. Services are provided at no cost to researchers, with the goal of supporting research rather than generating profit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Euro-BioImaging ERIC operates a pan-European research infrastructure that provides open access to approximately 90 biological and 34 biomedical imaging technologies across 40 Nodes comprising approximately 330 facilities in 18 countries and EMBL. It delivers technology access visits, expert training and support, and image data management services (Image Analysis, FAIR Data Services, Tool Development, Community Data Initiatives), coordinated via a three-part Hub in Finland (Statutory Seat), Germany (Bio-Hub at EMBL), and Italy (Med-Hub).

Product overview

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a pan-European research infrastructure established on 29 October 2019, providing open access to biological and biomedical imaging technologies across 40 Nodes comprising approximately 330 imaging facilities in 18 countries and the EMBL. The organization is coordinated by a Hub consisting of three components: Finland (Statutory Seat in Turku) for overall operations and administration, the Bio-Hub (hosted by EMBL) for biological imaging coordination, and the Med-Hub (hosted by Italy) for medical imaging coordination. The infrastructure offers access to approximately 90 biological imaging technologies and 34 biomedical imaging technologies. Core services include technology access visits, expert training and support, and comprehensive image data management services (Image Analysis Services, FAIR Data Services, Tool Development, and Community Data Initiatives). Users access the infrastructure through the Euro-BioImaging Access Portal, which supports proposal submission, training applications, and project management. Additional initiatives include EVOLVE (focused on sustainability and equitable access) and remote access modalities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Euro-BioImaging ERIC Research Infrastructure Pan-European research infrastructure offering open access to biological and biomedical imaging technologies, training, and image data services across 40 Nodes comprising approximately 330 facilities in 18 countries and EMBL.
• Image Analysis Services Expert support service for extracting meaningful conclusions from image data through professional image analysis, available to researchers across the Euro-BioImaging network.
• FAIR Data Services Services supporting users in making their image data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and sharing it widely across the research community.
• Tool Development Development service for tools designed to handle large image datasets, providing researchers with custom infrastructure for image data processing.
• Community Data Initiatives Initiatives to promote and support community-driven data sharing and standards within the imaging research community.
• Training Services Training courses covering imaging technologies, study design, image capture, and analysis, available at all expertise levels from Node-provided training through to Master's programmes and Train-the-Trainer programs.
• Euro-BioImaging Access Portal Web portal (eurobioimaging-access.eu) for submitting technology access proposals, training applications, and managing user projects across the infrastructure.
• Remote Access Remote access modalities enabling researchers to use imaging facilities and services without physical presence, developed through the eRImote project.
• Technology Validation Service for validating new imaging technologies before they are offered to the broader user community across the Euro-BioImaging network.
• EVOLVE Project Project (Grant Agreement 101130986) focused on sustainable and equitable access to imaging resources, including training courses for Node staff on communications, management skills, and Train-the-Trainer programs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EMBL - European Molecular Biology LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2019EMBL hosts the Euro-BioImaging Bio-Hub, coordinating operations specific to biological imaging. EMBL-EBI collaborates on data services, specifically with the BioImage Archive developers. The ARIA portal code was developed by Instruct-ERIC.
• Life Science LogincoreTechnology or IntegrationLife Science Login provides Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI) enabling users to login with existing institutional credentials rather than separate passwords. Previously, Elixir AAI was used, with gradual migration ongoing.
• University of TurkucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Turku IT services host the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal, primary database, and email addresses. Server located in Turku, Finland.
• Global BioImagingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-BioImaging is a partner in Global BioImaging, an international collaboration supporting imaging infrastructures globally.
• EOSC - European Open Science CloudmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-BioImaging is part of the EOSC ecosystem, contributing to and benefiting from European open science cloud initiatives.
• EBRAINSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-BioImaging collaborates with EBRAINS (European Brain Research Infrastructure) on neuroscience research applications and cross-infrastructure projects.
• EATRISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with EATRIS (European Research Infrastructure for Translational Medicine) on joint initiatives and research projects.
• COMULISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMULIS (Correlative Multimodal Imaging) is a partner community focusing on advancing correlative imaging approaches.
• BioImage ArchivecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with BioImage Archive developers at EMBL-EBI for image data services and FAIR data implementation.
• Open Microscopy Environment (OME)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with OME developers at University of Dundee on data services development, focusing on research data management without personal data.
• Instruct-ERICcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstruct-ERIC collaborated on development of the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal, which is partly based on the ARIA portal of Instruct-ERIC.
• SmartButlersminorOthersWeb development company that conducted website accessibility audit for Euro-BioImaging.
• ISIDORemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-BioImaging is a service provider for ISIDORe project tackling infectious disease and epidemic research. Personal and application data may be shared with ISIDORe project beneficiaries.
• eRImotemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-BioImaging has an active role in the eRImote project focused on remote access solutions for research infrastructures.
• EVOLVE ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVOLVE project (GA 101130986) continues Euro-BioImaging's mission for equitable and sustainable access to imaging resources, providing training and support for Node staff.
• CODATAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Science Council's Committee on Data; co-organizer of International Data Week conference.
• World Data System (WDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of International Data Week 2025 organizing body focused on research data.
• Research Data Alliance (RDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey organizer of International Data Week 2025, advancing research data practices.
• EOSC AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of EOSC Symposium 2025; Euro-BioImaging participates in EOSC ecosystem activities.
• Euro-BioImaging Industry BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic advisory group including major microscopy and imaging companies: Oxford Instruments Andor, TissueGnostics, Nikon, Leica, ZEISS, Visual Sonics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dotphoton, arivis, Molecubes (Bruker), Prior Scientific, JEOL, Thermo Fisher, Trince, Cellsense Technologies, Proteintech, BIOEMTECH, Molecular Machines & Industries, QT Sense, Lunaphore, and ZEISS.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• BioImaging North America (BINA): North American consortium coordinating bioimaging core facilities, sharing best practices and training. Comparable mission of federating imaging facilities and serving biological/biomedical researchers, but focused on a different geography.

Direct peers

• EBRAINS: European research infrastructure for brain research, offering neuroscience data, tools and computing services. Comparable ESFRI-style infrastructure, partner of Euro-BioImaging, and a model for federated scientific data services.
• ELIXIR: Pan-European life science data infrastructure (ERIC) coordinating bioinformatics resources across Europe. Highly comparable: similar non-profit ERIC model, federated Nodes, focus on data services and FAIR principles for life sciences.
• Instruct-ERIC: European Research Infrastructure Consortium for structural biology, providing open access to structural biology technologies and services. Closest direct peer to Euro-BioImaging given shared ERIC model, pan-European scope, and collaboration on the ARIA portal.
• EATRIS: European Research Infrastructure for Translational Medicine offering open access to translational research capabilities. Comparable pan-European ERIC model serving biomedical researchers and a documented partner of Euro-BioImaging.

Emerging players

• European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF): International research facility providing synchrotron-based imaging technologies to scientific users. Comparable large-scale European research infrastructure delivering access to advanced imaging capabilities for life sciences and beyond.
• NEUBIAS (Network of European BioImage Analysts): Community-driven network advancing bioimage analysis methods, training and best practices. Comparable in focus on image analysis training and tooling, and historically part of the Euro-BioImaging community ecosystem.
• Global BioImaging: International collaboration of imaging infrastructures coordinating bioimaging communities globally. Comparable mission to support core imaging facilities, and a strategic partner of Euro-BioImaging extending its reach outside Europe.

Others

• EOSC (European Open Science Cloud): European federated open science environment providing data discovery, sharing and services across disciplines. Complementary platform: Euro-BioImaging is an EOSC participant, and EOSC sets data and access standards that shape the consortium's FAIR services.

Broad incumbents

• European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL): Intergovernmental research organization in molecular life sciences that hosts Euro-BioImaging's Bio-Hub and provides BioImage Archive infrastructure. Broader scope than Euro-BioImaging but directly comparable in life science imaging and data services.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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