Base4NFDI - Basic Services for all NFDI Consortia

This poster weas presented during the FAIRagro Community Summit 2026, Frankfurt(Main) Abstract: Base4NFDI is a cross-consortium initiative within Germany’s National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) that develops foundational, interoperable components to support FAIR-aligned research data management across disciplines. As NFDI consortia such as FAIRagro work to address domain-specific requirements in agrosystems research, Base4NFDI provides shared, reusable infrastructure that reduces duplication of effort and promotes interoperability throughout the broader ecosystem.This poster introduces the mission, development approach, and collaborative processes of Base4NFDI, with a focus on how consortia can engage with and benefit from the emerging portfolio of foundational components. Particular attention is given to mechanisms for requirement gathering, integration pathways, and community feedback loops that ensure solutions remain applicable across heterogeneous research domains.The poster also outlines how Base4NFDI supports alignment between local RDM practices and NFDI-wide standards, enabling smoother technical integration and more consistent FAIR workflows. By contributing requirements, testing components, and participating in shared development processes, FAIRagro community members can help shape infrastructure that meets both cross-domain and agriculture-specific needs.The aim is to highlight opportunities for collaboration between FAIRagro and Base4NFDI, fostering a coherent and sustainable research data landscape within NFDI.