InfraCoalition: A coalition to transform an alternative platform into infrastructure - Full Proposal

ResearchEquals

Abstract

This module contains our full proposal for the OpenScienceNL Infrastructure Call. The InfraCoalition unites to transform ResearchEquals from a centralized modular publishing platform into deployable open infrastructure that institutions can independently operate. This grassroots initiative strengthens research autonomy by creating a digital public good for research discovery, collaboration, and publishing. We connect scholarly content to social media and online communities using ActivityPub, making research more accessible beyond academia. We build local institutional relationships to pinpoint adoption challenges and embed our technical work. We conduct technical audits and pilot concrete business models to ensure long-term viability of this digital public good.

Authors 8

1. Naoyuki Sunami

   Eindhoven University of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Eindhoven University of Technology

2. Anna van 't Veer Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

3. Andrea Helena Stoevenbelt

   University of Groningen

   Affiliation as printed

   University of Groningen

4. Marjolein Beumer

   Tilburg University

   Affiliation as printed

   Tilburg University

5. Daan Rutten
6. Hanne Oberman
7. Lena Karvovskaya
8. Chris Hubertus Joseph Hartgerink

   Liberate Science

   Affiliation as printed

   Liberate Science