GROOM II project’s goal is to structure a sustainable marine research network at European level

The Gliders for Research, Ocean Observations and Management: Infrastructure and Innovation (GROOM II) is a project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project started in October 2020 and ends in September 2023.

Its consortium consists of 14 European partners from 12 countries, including large national marine research organizations and technological platforms, universities, and private companies. 

GROOM II will focuses on:

  • Designing a technical and a legal framework for the Glider European Research Infrastructure to operate at European level
  • Developing synergies with other European Marine Research Infrastructures (MRI)
  • Optimizing the coordination of European MAS scientific research
  • Establishing a business model aiming for sustainability thanks to European and national funding as well as providing services to stakeholders
  • Fostering innovation for emerging markets and new services
  • Increasing the accessibility of gliders to all stakeholders: scientific institutes and private sector