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MIRRI-ERIC

MIRRI-ERIC, the Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium, stands as a pan-European distributed Research Infrastructure with a clear mission: to preserve, systematically investigate, provide, and valorise microbial resources and biodiversity. With over 50 microbial domain Biological Resource Centres (mBRCs), culture collections, and research institutes from ten European countries coming together, MIRRI integrates into the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap, becoming a landmark in its Health & Food domain.
Established by the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/1204 in June 2022, MIRRI envisions a greener, healthier, and more sustainable world, centred on the preservation, study, and valorisation of microbial resources and biodiversity. Its mission is two-fold: to serve Bioscience and Bioindustry users by facilitating access to high-quality bioresources and data in a legally compliant manner, and to contribute to tackling global societal challenges through high-quality bioscience research and innovative bioindustries.
MIRRI aligns its strategic focus with global and European agendas, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the EU Horizon Europe, and the ESFRI Roadmap, among others. By continuously analysing the landscape and scanning the horizon, MIRRI anticipates gaps and opportunities to better address the needs of its user communities and maximise the value and impacts of their projects, technologies, and products.
MIRRI’s strategic research and innovation agenda for 2021-2030, alongside its commitment to collaboration, sustainability, and professional development, underscores its dedication to shaping European research and innovation towards a greener, digital, and more resilient future. Through its comprehensive approach and collaborative efforts, MIRRI aims to make significant contributions to scientific breakthroughs, innovation, and societal well-being.