Applying for a DAFNI platform account
Our application process to assess the needs of our users is lightweight. We are keen to understand why you want to access DAFNI, what research you will bring and what the outputs of your research will be.
Who can use DAFNI?
Academia, Government and Industry are welcome to use the DAFNI platform. The DAFNI programme invites any organisations to apply for an account where there is a clear link to research.
What are the benefits of using DAFNI?
Below are just some of the benefits of using the DAFNI platform:
- Free access for academic researchers to compute, data storage, modelling tools and visualisations services.
- Centralised access to infrastructure data and analytics for infrastructure sectors (such as energy, transport, digital communications, and water)
- Ability to link models and provides researchers with system of system modelling workflows;
- Support with integration of models to develop next generation digital twins
- Access a high throughput computing platform
- Stakeholder engagement to share results more widely across Academia, Government and Industry
- A legacy platform that supports greater sharing of research outputs and greater capability to build future links with new research
Are there any conditions in using the DAFNI platform?
All users who access DAFNI are committed to bringing research onto the platform. This could be data, models and/or workflows.
We ask researchers, where possible, to make their research open and available to other researchers on the DAFNI platform.
Please read and become familiar with our Acceptable Use Policy, Asset (data) Management Policy and Privacy Policy.
You will be asked to accept these policies when applying to use the platform.
What kind of research is DAFNI for?
DAFNI has been created to serve and aims to support all areas of infrastructure research. Although not exhaustive, here are some examples:
- Transport – Road, Rail, Shipping and Air
- Urban Development / Planning
- Engineering
- Asset Resilience
- Water and Sewerage
- Rivers and Flooding
- Energy modelling – Supply and demand
- Telecommunications
- Digital Twins
- Climate and adaptation
- Food distribution
How do I learn to use DAFNI?
We have regular technical training events which will provide the basics to use DAFNI in your own project. You can register for one of these events on our Eventbrite page.
We have produced How to and reference documentation and once you have access to the platform you will be able to contact our technical support team who will be happy to assist you.
How do I apply for an account?
To apply for an account, please click on the ‘Apply Here’ button below and then “Apply for an account” to complete the application form. We will assess your request and contact you.