International collaborations

ELIXIR is committed to expanding its global influence through strategic collaborations. By strengthening existing partnerships and establishing new ones, ELIXIR aims to enhance its contributions to the global life sciences community, ensuring bioinformatics resources and expertise with broad and impactful reach.

At ELIXIR, we actively seek out global collaborations outside the European Research Area (ERA). Our efforts are guided by the ELIXIR International Strategy.

Our International Strategy enhances ELIXIR’s global visibility and impact by fostering inclusivity and promoting worldwide knowledge sharing. We engage with delegations from various countries to share expertise in life science research infrastructure, bioinformatics services development and data sharing.

International engagement and collaborations 

Use the interactive map to explore our key engagements and partnerships across different regions.

Africa×

ELIXIR collaborates with African bioinformatics networks such as H3ABioNet to enhance bioinformatics training and capacity building in Africa.

  • Pan African Bioinformatics Network for the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3ABioNet)
  • Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative (H3Africa)

Australia×

Our engagement with Australia and Australia BioCommons involves collaborative efforts in bioinformatics and data science to advance research capabilities and infrastructure in the life sciences.

Australian BioCommons

Asia and the Middle East×

ELIXIR collaborates with Asia and the Middle East through initiatives like bioinformatics webinars and global events like BioHackathon Europe. This BioHackathon was inspired by similar events in Japan, promoting international cooperation in the life sciences.

Latin America×

ELIXIR strengthens bioinformatics ties with Latin America through initiatives like staff exchanges, collaborative training programs and outreach webinars. These efforts aim to enhance data management, training and research infrastructure across the region.

Canada and the United States×

ELIXIR collaborates closely with Canada and the United States through initiatives such as staff exchanges with the NIH and joint projects with Canadian institutions. These efforts aim to strengthen bioinformatics, data sharing and research infrastructure across the continent.

Global organisations×

ELIXIR actively engages with a number of global organisations, initiatives and projects.

Get involved

ELIXIR supports strategically-relevant interactions beyond Europe, through funding instruments such as our Staff exchange projects and Travel grants. Please reach out if you would like to know more or if you want to collaborate.

Andrea Guzman Mesa

Andrea Guzmán Mesa
ELIXIR International Relations Officer
andrea.guzmanmesa@elixir-europe.org