SURF is a cooperative for Dutch education and research institutions, offering ICT services and solutions to improve digital infrastructure, research, and education. The organisation plays a key role in driving innovation in education and research through ICT, and its current strategy (2022-2027) focuses on enhancing service transparency, fostering ICT-related innovation, and testing new technologies in its Innovation Lab.
Name in original language
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Initiative overview
SURF is a national cooperative for digital services in Dutch education and research, bringing together universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutes, and vocational institutions. It provides shared ICT infrastructure, advanced networking, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions to support collaboration and innovation. Through its 2022–2027 strategy, SURF also explores emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing in its Innovation Lab, while promoting secure data exchange and digital sovereignty in line with European initiatives.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
SURF – Cooperative of Dutch Education & Research Institutions
