The OpenIRIS Association
OpenIRIS is a non-profit association governed directly by its member organizations. The purpose of the association is the management and optimization of the openiris.io software platform.
Joining gives your organization a direct voice in platform development, influence over feature roadmaps, and access to a collaborative network sustaining shared research infrastructure. Resource discovery remains completely free and open to all researchers across the globe.
41
Member Organizations
8
Countries
100%
Member-Governed
Governance Structure
Driving transparent leadership, establishing shared priorities, and guiding long-term platform strategy.
DECISION MAKING BODY
General Assembly
Composed of all official member organizations
Tiered voting system:
Plus: 2 votes
Standard: 1 vote
Light: no vote
Key mandates:
Decides on roadmap, system integrations, and infrastructure investments
Selects leadership delegates to ensure operational transparency and compliance
Maintains long-term platform independence and non-profit fee stability
ELECTED LEADERSHIP
Executive Board
Elected institutional leadership representatives
Mandates:
Strategic oversight
Budget approval
Legal compliance
Institutional seats:
President: Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, CH
Vice-president: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, DE
Member: Paris Brain Institute, FR
Member: Institut Curie, FR
EXECUTION & MANAGEMENT
Platform Operations & Core Team
Dedicated software engineering, product management, and operational staff
Core Software Dev:
Tech lead, QA, and core devs building platform architecture and features
Product & Operations:
Product vision, onboarding, live demos, member support, and daily operations
Member Perspectives
Building trust and driving collaboration across our global member network.
Tailor-Made Core Facility Management
openiris.io is a tailor made resource management system for scientific core facilities.
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Microscopist and Bioimage Analyst, Bioimage Core Facility
University of Fribourg, Switzerland
From Daily Operations to Strategic Decisions
At the Max Delbrück Center, openiris.io has become an integral part of how we operate our research infrastructure.
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Executive Manager, Scientific Infrastructure
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Germany
Community-Driven Non-Profit Model
The Paris Brain Institute has chosen more than just a booking application for its equipment.
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IT Project Manager
Paris Brain Institute, France
Standardizing Cross-Institutional Sharing
The four partner Universities of the Berlin University Alliance chose openiris.io as their tool for research infrastructure management
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Project Manager, Scientific Services
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
Partner of the Berlin University Alliance
Global Member Network
Connecting over 41 research organizations across 8 countries on a single unified platform.
Germany
19 Members
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
JenaVersum
Technische Universität Darmstadt
University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen
Freie Universität Berlin
Helmholtz Munich
Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG)
GWDG for Max Planck Society
Technische Universität Berlin
Finland
4 Members
University of Helsinki
University of Turku
University of Eastern Finland
Åbo Akademi University
France
8 Members
Institut Curie
Cochin Institute
Paris Brain Institute
Collège de France
Gustave Roussy
France-Bioimaging
Sorbonne University Alliance
Aix-Marseille University
Switzerland
6 Members
Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Paul Scherrer Institute
University of Basel
University of Fribourg
University of Bern
ETH Zürich
Additional Member Regions
4 Members
Medical University of Graz (Austria)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain)
Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic)
MDI Biological Laboratory (USA)
Community Engagement
Collaborative initiatives shaping platform features and operational standards.
COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUPS
Feature & Topic Groups
Join peer organizations to shape platform features and set shared operational standards.
Billing
Documentation
PRODUCT LEADERSHIP ACCESS
Direct Product Alignment
Connect directly with the Product Manager in monthly jour fixe meetings and dedicated 1-on-1 consultations.
Monthly cadence
On-demand for members
COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGEBASE
Wiki & Live Q&A Demos
Access community-driven documentation and join regular live feature showcases with open Q&A.
Membership Levels
Select a level that matches your organization’s capacity and desire to sustain open research infrastructure.
Light
CHF 7,500
/ year
Unlimited platform usage
Complete platform features
Participate in working groups
Become a Member
Standard
CHF 10,000
/ year
Everything in Light
1 strategic vote
Influence roadmap prioritization
Become a Member
Plus
CHF 15,000
/ year
Everything in Standard
2 strategic votes in total
Eligibility for presidency
Become a Member
How to Join the Association
A transparent, three-step pathway to evaluate, approve, and represent your institution in the OpenIRIS community.
01
Evaluation & Discovery
Engage with our team to review your organizational goals and requirements, evaluate platform capabilities, and start an optional trial.
02
Membership & Compliance
Submit your institutional membership application and execute standard governance terms, including a European Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
03
Delegate & Launch
Assign delegates to vote in the General Assembly, participate in community meetings, and access technical guidance for SSO setup and onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about membership levels, governance, and community participation.
What is the difference between the membership tiers?
How does the association support onboarding and rollout?
Is resource discovery free for researchers?
Who governs feature roadmaps and platform investments?
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