The AI landscape for research has shifted from building general models to adapting existing AI tools for specific scientific domains—EGI's strategy emphasizes infrastructure, skills, and trust as the foundation for this practical, domain-focused AI deployment.
EGI Federation shares 15+ years of experience deploying AI across European research infrastructure, from early digital twin projects to modern domain-specific applications. The paper outlines EGI's 2026-2030 strategy focusing on three pillars: AI-ready infrastructure connecting compute and data, workforce skills development, and trustworthy AI operations for high-risk research environments.