What is KGI4NFDI?

Advancing Open Research Through Knowledge Graphs.

The Knowledge Graph Infrastructure for the German National Research Data Infrastructure (KGI4NFDI) is basic service of the Base4NFDI program to support the NFDI. It facilitates the creation, exploration, and integration of Knowledge Graphs (KGs), enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering open, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) research.

Designed for researchers, consortia, and institutions, KGI4NFDI is an open platform dedicated to making data more interoperable and accessible. By leveraging community-driven practices, it supports transparent and sustainable advancements in research data management.

Our Mission

Collaboration for Open Science.

KGI4NFDI seeks to:

  • Support Interdisciplinary Research: Build tools and resources that connect data across disciplines to enable new discoveries.
  • Simplify Knowledge Graph Use: Provide clear guidelines, training, and open tools to help researchers effectively create and use knowledge graphs.
  • Advance Open Science: Promote openness by adhering to FAIR principles and using open standards and technologies to make data reusable across diverse contexts.

We believe in the power of collaboration to create an inclusive ecosystem where knowledge is openly shared and discoveries are accelerated.

How It Works

Open Tools for Research Communities.

KGI4NFDI focuses on:

  • Service Hub: A central platform for accessing, searching, and querying knowledge graphs through an open registry and interactive tools.
  • Community Support: Tailored consulting, comprehensive documentation, and shared best practices for knowledge graph development and use.
  • Interoperability: Strategies to harmonize data standards, ensuring compatibility across disciplines and integration with global initiatives like the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).

All resources are freely accessible, designed to lower barriers to participation, and built with input from the research community.

Development Phases

A Collaborative Journey.

 
 
 
 
 
Initialisation Phase
Foundation Building
June 2024 – May 2025 current
Focused on establishing the service hub, gathering community feedback, and developing initial guidelines for knowledge graph use.
 
 
 
 
 
Integration Phase
Expanding Functionality
June 2025 – May 2026 planned
Strengthening interoperability, enhancing the platform, and integrating with global initiatives like EOSC.
 
 
 
 
 
Ramp-up Phase
Scaling and Sustaining
June 2026 – May 2027 planned
Scaling the infrastructure, expanding outreach, and fostering a sustainable and vibrant research community.

Who We Are

A Community-Driven Effort.

KGI4NFDI is powered by a consortium of research organizations and experts committed to advancing open science and data interoperability. Key contributors include:

  • ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences
  • TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
  • GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
  • Mannheim University Library
  • FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
  • ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics

These institutions collaborate with researchers, data stewards, and technologists to ensure the platform reflects the needs and values of the research community.

Get Involved

Join the Open Research Movement.

KGI4NFDI is open to everyone. Whether you’re a researcher, data steward, or part of a research institution, your contributions and feedback are vital to our success.

Contact Us

For inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or support, email us at kgi4nfdi@lists.nfdi.de.

Together, we can shape the future of open, collaborative research.