<img src="https://pad.otc.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"; >3rd 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. ### When will it start? The third incubator cycle starts on **February 1st, 2025** and we hereby call for your applications. Please note the submission deadline is **December 18, 2024**. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions! ### What do you have to do? 1. Please look at the [description of the process](https://extfiles.dfn.de/index.php/s/eDzxzbdbdoGtiPb/download). 2. 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/sYHXnnpzgp3TEaC/download), describe your incubator project idea and send it to us by mail (aai-kernteam@lists.kit.edu). 4. Present your idea to the Main Incubator Board on January 16th (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 **January 24, 2025**, whether your incubator project idea can be implemented in the next cycle, starting February 2025. ### 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-kernteam@lists.kit.edu