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GARR

The italian research and education network

Ultra-fast connectivity for data and knowledge sharing

About GARR

GARR

The italian research and education network

Ultra-fast connectivity for data and knowledge sharing

About GARR

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ULTRA- HIGH CAPACITY INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUTTURA AD ALTE PRESTAZIONI

24000

Optical fiber

932

Annual data traffic

36

Backbone capacity

600

Interconnection to the european GÉANT network

20000

Fibra ottica

724

traffico dati all’anno

20

capacità di dorsale

400

interconnessione alla rete europea Géant

Services

Get connected to GARR

High-speed connections

users

3000000

Users

CONNECTED SITES

1000

Connected sites

POPs NATIONWIDE

120

POPs Nationwide

User community

Scientific research

University

Biomedical research

Cultural heritage

Schools

Performing Arts

GÉANT logo, the European research backbone

International Connection

 

The GARR network is interconnected with research and educational networks worldwide. Along with other European networks, GARR is a founding member of GÉANT, the European research fiber fibre optic backbone that interconnects European research networks at high capacity and, in turn, is globally interconnected with America, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Events

GARR Workshop 2025

The new edition of the GARR - Net Makers workshop will be hosted at the Department of Architecture of the Roma Tre University from 3 to 5 November 2025. The workshop has always been an important ev…

NPAPW25

NPAPW24 aims to explore the use of cutting-edge network technologies for distance learning, research, and the production of artistic performances. The goal is to bring together an international c…

TeRABIT final event

The evolution of infrastructures for cutting-edge research: this is the title of the Final event of the TeRABIT project, funded by the NRRP, taking place on 2 December in Bologna, at the Conference…

GARR Conference 2026

The GARR Conference is the event where experiences are shared on the use of infrastructures and digital services by those who use the GARR network and those who actively contribute to its develop…

TNC26

The TNC conference is the point of reference for decision-makers, networking and security experts, identity and access management specialists, as well as researchers, academics, and students from…

    Opportunities

    Training

    GARR provides its user community with a variety of courses and webinars on network management, cybersecurity, data protection, monitoring, digital identity, Open Educational Resources (OER), and advanced services. These activities aim to facilitate knowledge-sharing within the Research and Education community about new technologies and services.

    Scolarships

    Every year, GARR offers scholarships, named after Prof. Orio Carlini, to support 10 young talents pursuing studies or research in fields related to digital infrastructures and their multidisciplinary use. These scholarships aim to foster innovation and consist in a 12-month research project conducted at one of the organisations connected to GARR network.

    GÉANT Innovation Programme

    The GÉANT Innovation Program is a funding opportunity for innovative projects promoted by the European Research Network. The topics on which proposals can be submitted are: multimedia, networking, trust&identity, digital health, privacy and security. It's a chance to explore new concepts and drive progress in technology, business practices, human capital, and sustainability within the GÉANT community.

      National and european projects

      ICSC

      ICSC is one of the 5 National centres established by the NRRP, Next Generation EU. A unique project in Europe, it aims to create an ecosystem dedicated to all computing needs for research and industrial applications. ICSC is organised with a centr…
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      TeRABIT

      TeRABIT is a research infrastructure funded through NRRP, Next Generation EU funds. The objective is to propose a development in the models of usage and access to High Performance Computing (HPC), offering cutting-edge solutions for the Italian…
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      Skills4EOSC

      The main goal of the project is to coordinate a network of competence centres at the national, regional, and thematic levels for the development of skills necessary to practice open science, apply FAIR principles in research results management, an…
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      SENSEI

      The project aims to develop innovative tools and methodologies for using fibre optic telecommunication networks as distributed sensors to detect disturbances in the environments where the fibre infrastructure is deployed. It introduces advanced ph…
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      GÉANT- GN5-FPA

      Within the 7-year strategic framework GN5-FPA, GÉANT aims to enhance connectivity and services for research in Europe, bridging the gap between developed and less developed regions. The goal is to provide secure, cost-effective, highly available…
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      GÉANT GN5-2

      GN5-2 represents a significant evolution in the connectivity infrastructure for research and education throughout Europe. The project aims to provide faster, more resilient, and secure services, with a particular emphasis on the innovation of coll…
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      GÉANT- GN5- IC1

      GN5-IC1 envisions a new plan and implementation for an intercontinental connectivity investment program aimed at addressing the growing demand for network capacity. The main goal is to drive a transformation in scientific and computational digit…
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      EaPConnect phase 2

      Launched in July 2015, the Eastern Partnership Connect (EaPConnect) project aims to establish and manage a high-speed broadband internet network for research and education in the six partner countries of the Eastern Partnership in Eastern Europe…
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      ICDI

      ICDI (Italian Computing and Data Infrastructure) is the national initiative for the Open Science Cloud, created by leading Italian research institutions with the aim of promoting synergies at the national level to strengthen Italy's participatio…
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          ABOUT US

          GARR network is designed and managed by Consortium GARR, a non-profit association founded under the auspices of the Ministry of University and Research. The members are CNR, ENEA, CRUI Foundation, INAF, INFN, INGV, Italian public universities, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare (IRCCS) and the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institutes (IZS)

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