Literally any activity done under the umbrella of ELIXIR can be attached to one or more of these impact categories:

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  Research efficiency

  We make infrastructure, bioinformatics resources and processes faster, easier to use, and more integrated

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  Scientific legacy

  We create and disseminate new knowledge on research infrastructure, bioinformatics resources and related guidelines.

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  Benefits derived from working together

  We facilitate knowledge-sharing and cooperation

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  Public awareness

  We raise awareness of socio-economic and societal benefits of bioinformatics and Open Science

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  Policy influence

  We shape policy in the area of Open Science

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  Equal opportunity

  We raise awareness of diversity and inclusiveness

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  Skills development

  We upskill resource users and service providers

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  Research infrastructure sustainability

  We work to increase ELIXIR’s visibility with, and appreciation by, its funders

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  Bioinformatics resource uptake

  We work to increase resource usage and appreciation by users

Slides and icons are freely available for further use, and can be cited as Figure 1 in Martin et al. (2021). Martin et al. (2021) also provided (as Supporting Information) an initial list of indicators for monitoring the performance and impact of ELIXIR: an updated version is available.

If you are part of ELIXIR, you can access numerous resources related to performance and impact evaluation through the Documents area of the Impact Focus Group.