Custom metadata model
Each knowledge domain requires different concepts and standards. That is why Fairspace uses a metadata model that data stewards can easily adjust.
Fairspace
A FAIR and flexible data management platform
Fairspace is a FAIR by Design solution that The Hyve developed. It is an open-source research data management platform that adheres to FAIR principles. It offers a collaborative environment to manage any type of research data and serves additionally as a metadata repository.
Benefits
FAIR-by-design research data with Fairspace
Easy annotation
Data sets can be annotated and assigned a persistent identifier (PID) to create a semantic metadata store that contains information on all linked data sources and metadata.
Intuitive search and browse
The semantic metadata store gives a clear overview of all data assets. The user interface allows users to run complex queries with just a few mouse clicks.
Powerful analyses
Integration with JupyterHub allows for flexible analysis, query opportunities and automated addition of metadata to pipeline results.
Data sharing
Collaborating partners can be added by one-click to each collection. The rights (read, write, or manage) can be specified for each user.
Who would benefit from Fairspace?
Researchers that have trouble finding related data from studies, collections, projects and datasets
Researchers that need help to organize their data and do not have an overview of all data
Researchers who cannot access data easily because it is stored in different data systems
Data managers who want to share data using a system that supports convenient and secure data sharing across different groups, labs, or departments
Organisations who store data in ad-hoc storages where appropriate access control or auditing are not ensured
What goals can be achieved?
Collaborations between multiple research groups, departments and institutions
Save researchers time and resources
Improve scalability by using a flexible data model
Solve research data fragmentation
Secure data
Testimonials
What people say about The Hyve
"Working with The Hyve on developing Fairspace has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. We both like a challenge and developing the first metadata search platform dedicated to diet and microbiome studies was exactly that. But their constant focus on delivery and the technical capabilities of their highly skilled team made them the right partners for such a challenge. Fairspace can now start addressing the fragmentation of data in the field and unlock the potential of diet and microbiome interactions."
Maria Traka, PhD Research Leader and Head of Food Databanks National Capability at Quadram InstituteKey features
- Custom Metadata Model - Fairspace metadata model (defined in RDF) is flexible and can be customized to fit a wide range of data types.
- Secure File Storage - Fairspace enables secure storage and organization of research datasets.
- Multi-Modal Domain Search - With a single interface, users can now search metadata across different biomedical domains—such as genomics, clinical trial data, and images—regardless of the differences in data models, terminologies, or standards. This seamless navigation across domains enhances data exploration and integration.
- Ask AI (Customizable Add-On) - Available as an optional add-on, the Ask AI feature leverages a large language model (LLM) based on Retrieval Augmented Generation, offering an advanced way to interact with unstructured data. This feature creates a whole new experience of interacting with data findability within the tool.
- Intuitive Search and Browse - The semantic metadata store gives a clear overview of all data assets and the user interface allows users to run complex queries with just a few mouse clicks.
- Easy Annotation - Data sets can be annotated and assigned a persistent identifier (PID) to create a semantic metadata store that contains information on all linked data sources and metadata.
- Configurable Components - Existing key features can be adapted per use case and new features added.
- Integrated Analysis Environment - Integration with JupyterHub allows for flexible analysis, query opportunities and automated addition of metadata to pipeline results.
Use cases
The Hyve created Fairspace in 2018 and has customized the platform for the following organizations:
Institut Curie, a cancer research hospital in Paris where it serves as a metadata catalog that enables researchers to collaboratively share research data at the institute level.
Food Nutrition Security Cloud (FNS-Cloud), a consortium where it became the metadata browser that allows microbiome and food data exploration within public resources.
Services we offer
Business Analysis (Mandatory for Fairspace customization)
Our business consultants will work with you to create an in-depth analysis on how to get from the current state of affairs regarding research data management to the desired one. The analysis will uncover your business requirements and identify what would be the best solution using Fairspace. Read more.
Adapting Fairspace to your use case
Our experts can adapt and extend Fairspace to fit your specific situation and business needs.
Data loading
We ensure that you can use and integrate both internal datasets and any publicly available datasets.
Deployment
Fairspace can connect to existing systems in your organization, whether running in the Cloud or on-premise.
Training
We can instruct both researchers and data engineers in your organization on how to make the best use of the Fairspace platform and metadata model.
Meet our Fairspace experts
Let’s start collaborating
- Want to know how Fairspace can improve FAIR research data management within your organization?
- Want our experienced data engineers to help you define and implement a FAIR-by-design data strategy?
Book a call with one of our consultants via this form.
News
Fairspace platform recognized as a key innovation by European Commission
The Hyve has been identified as a key innovator based on our work in designing and developing the open-source platform Fairspace within FNS-Cloud, a project funded by the European Commission.
