<img src="https://pad.tools.coscine.dev/uploads/2e5c3dc1-36bf-4012-8120-ae9575d89115.png" alt="image" width="300" height="auto" style="float: right"> <h1 style="text-align: center; clear: right"; >7th Call for Incubator Projects </h1> Do you have an AAI-specific use case that you need support to implement? Then this is your chance: As part of the IAM4NFDI project, we have planned so-called incubator cycles to be able to react flexibly to the wishes of future users. With the incubator cycles you can bring in your ideas and needs for the NFDI-AAI and, thus, help shape its development. :::info **While you are waiting for the next call...** Do you need advice? Would you like to start preparing your incubator application early and have some questions? Then feel free to contact us! - Via mail: aai-helpdesk@lists.nfdi.de - In person: [Monthly Q&A](https://rwth.zoom.us/meeting/register/JE1SDW7SS9-QVYVJSJIdrQ#/registration) ::: ### What will I get from my application? You will be support by sophisticated and friendly IAM people from the IAM4NFDI team. You will also become part of a user community where members can inspire one another with best practices and help each other with questions. ### When will the cycle start? The next incubator cycle starts on **February 1st, 2027** and we hereby call for your applications. Please note the submission deadline is **tbd**. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions! ### What do you have to do? 1. Please take a look at the process:  3. Your support and participation in the implementation of the incubator cycle is essential – please, plan for this and ensure that you can contribute during the period before submitting your idea. 3. Completely fill out the template [Template for IAM4NFDI Incubators](https://extfiles.dfn.de/index.php/s/yooFi592HYFHwkr/download), describe your incubator project idea and send it to us by mail (aai-helpdesk@lists.nfdi.de). 5. Present your idea to the Main Incubator Board on **tbd** (details to follow by mail) in 5 minutes and answer any remaining questions. Please send us the presentation afterwards. ### What happens next? We check all submissions and, if necessary, reserve them for following incubator cycles. The selection of incubator projects is made in consultation with Base4NFDI and depending on our available capacities. If you have already submitted an idea in one of the last cycles and received feedback that you have been earmarked for the next round, you do not have to submit your idea again - if it has not changed. We will let you know by **tbd**, whether your incubator project idea can be implemented in the next cycle, starting **February 2027**. ### Need more Information? Please also have a look at our [IAM4NFDI documentation](https://doc.nfdi-aai.de/incubators/) if you have any further questions about the IAM4NFDI project. You can find more detailed information in our presentation at the [NFDITalk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH-9m8M22V4). Best regards, **The IAM4NFDI Team** Contact: aai-helpdesk@lists.nfdi.de