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EMPHASIS welcomes collaboration from across the research, industry, and policy landscape. Explore how you can engage with our work and help advance plant phenotyping in Europe.
Researchers
Serving the needs of European researchers is central to EMPHASIS’s mission. We connect researchers with advanced facilities, expertise, and data services to accelerate discovery and innovation in plant phenotyping. We always welcome hearing from researchers—sharing your ideas, needs, and opportunities helps us to support your work and strengthen the community we serve.
Why get involved
- Access cutting-edge infrastructure and expert support for your research
- Get connected with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and beyond
- Contribute to shared scientific methods, standards, and open data practices
- Help shape the future of plant phenotyping and the science and innovation it enables.
Ways to engage
- Apply for access to EMPHASIS installations through open or thematic calls. Discover our projects
- Join training, workshops, and exchanges to build new skills and collaborations
- Share your own news, events, or publications with EMPHASIS to highlight your work and connect with the wider community
- Suggest reports or resources we might feature to showcase research advances and emerging methods
- Contact us to connect with researchers or facilities in your country—or across the EMPHASIS network—to explore collaboration opportunities.
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Stay connected with EMPHASIS through our newsletter and events, and be part of a growing European community advancing plant phenotyping science.
Infrastructure providers
Infrastructure providers and operators are vital to EMPHASIS’ success. Whether you manage facilities within an EMPHASIS National Node or operate phenotyping platforms elsewhere, we are here to support and connect you. EMPHASIS helps providers develop, integrate, and enhance their installations—sharing experience, technical know-how, and standards that strengthen capacity across Europe and beyond.
Why get involved
- Connect into a coordinated European network of leading phenotyping infrastructures
- Exchange expertise on technology design, development, and operation
- Contribute to shared standards, calibration, and data interoperability
- Gain visibility and collaboration opportunities through EMPHASIS communications and activities
Ways to engage
- Collaborate with EMPHASIS experts to design, upgrade, or benchmark your facilities
- Share technical challenges or development needs—we can connect you with experienced peers who’ve tackled similar issues
- Participate in EMPHASIS method development and standardisation activities
- Share updates, publications, or events from your facility—we may be able to feature them on our website or communication channels
- Contact us to explore how your installation could contribute to, or collaborate with, EMPHASIS Nodes and networks
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Stay in touch with EMPHASIS to exchange knowledge, showcase your work, and help advance high-quality, connected plant phenotyping infrastructure across Europe.
Policy makers
Sound policy relies on sound evidence. EMPHASIS supports European and national policymakers, funding agencies, and peak bodies by providing access to the scientific insights and networks needed to shape strategies for sustainable agriculture, research investment, and innovation. As a trusted, neutral infrastructure, we connect research and policy communities to ensure that plant phenotyping contributes effectively to Europe’s broader goals in food security, biodiversity, and the bioeconomy.
Why get involved
- Gain insight into Europe’s coordinated approach to plant phenotyping and its applications in policy and innovation
- Access up-to-date scientific and technical evidence to inform strategic planning and investment decisions
- Engage directly with leading experts and infrastructure providers through EMPHASIS networks and events
- Contribute to building alignment between national, regional, and European research priorities
Ways to engage
- Participate in consultations, policy dialogues, and strategic workshops convened by EMPHASIS and partner infrastructures
- Get in touch to share your organisation’s policy priorities or initiatives so we can
- explore areas of common interest and collaboration
- Draw on EMPHASIS resources and expertise to support evidence-based decisions in research and innovation policy
- Stay informed about the latest developments in plant phenotyping and its relevance to European Green Deal, Horizon Europe, and related agendas
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Stay connected with EMPHASIS to exchange knowledge, explore collaboration opportunities, and strengthen the bridge between science, policy, and innovation.
Industry and innovation partners
EMPHASIS works with a wide range of industry and innovation partners — from plant breeders and crop technology companies to sensor developers, advisory services, variety-testing organisations and industry associations. We connect industry with research, policy, and end-users, convening stakeholders to share knowledge, identify needs, and shape sustainable, plant-based innovation. Through our facilities, expertise, and data services, we also enable collaboration in testing, developing, and validating new technologies and approaches.
Why get involved
- Access world-class facilities as an industrial researcher or innovator to test, validate, and benchmark products, technologies, or crop varieties
- Collaborate with scientists and infrastructure providers to co-develop new methods, sensors, and data tools
- Join dialogues that shape European research, innovation, and investment priorities in plant phenotyping
- Help connect research outcomes to end-users such as farmers, growers, and advisory networks
Ways to engage
- Apply for access to EMPHASIS facilities for product testing, pilot trials, or collaborative research
Partner on co-development projects for emerging tools, platforms, or analytical approaches - Take part in stakeholder dialogues, workshops, or innovation forums convened by EMPHASIS
- Share your reports, developments, insights, or case studies to highlight innovation within the European phenotyping community
- Collaborate with EMPHASIS to connect scientific advances with practical applications in agriculture and the plant-based bioeconomy
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Stay in touch with EMPHASIS to explore collaboration opportunities, share your innovations, and join a growing community driving sustainable, plant-based progress across Europe.
Community and supporters
Plant phenotyping benefits everyone who depends on sustainable food, ecosystems, and plant-based resources — and that means all of us! EMPHASIS welcomes engagement from individuals and organisations who share our interest in advancing plant science, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you’re part of an NGO, university or school, public agency, or simply curious about our work, there are many ways to connect, learn, and contribute.
Why get involved
- Stay informed about cutting-edge research that supports sustainable agriculture and climate resilience
- Connect with a European community advancing plant-based solutions for global challenges
- Help raise awareness of plant phenotyping and its role in sustainable innovation
- Add diverse voices to, and support collaboration between science, society, and policy through your networks or expertise
Ways to engage
- Follow and share EMPHASIS updates, publications, and events within your community or organisation
- Invite EMPHASIS representatives to contribute to meetings, outreach, or education activities
- Share your own initiatives, events, or stories that align with our mission
- Explore opportunities to collaborate, co-host, or promote phenotyping awareness activities
- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with news and opportunities across the EMPHASIS community
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Join the growing EMPHASIS community — stay informed, stay involved, and help us advance a shared vision for sustainable, plant-based futures across Europe and beyond!