Appendix F: Partners and Document Information¶
This Blueprint is a collaborative effort between the Research Data Alliance and Microsoft, with contributions from participants of both organisations who did not receive any compensation for their involvement. The content generated from Working Group sessions has been revised from collaborative notes, transcripts and video recordings.
About the RDA¶
The Research Data Alliance (RDA) was launched as a community-driven initiative in 2013 with the vision that researchers and innovators can openly share and re-use data across technologies, disciplines, and countries to address the grand challenges of society. The RDA’s mission is to build the social and technical bridges that enable that vision, accomplished through the creation, adoption and use of the social, organisational, and technical infrastructure needed to reduce barriers to data sharing and exchange.
As of June 2026, the RDA comprises a 16,700+ member-strong community of researchers, data professionals, publishers, funders and policymakers that collaborate in working groups, interest groups and communities of practice to create recommendations and outputs. Individual membership1 is free of charge and open to all who share the RDA’s Guiding Principles. To get involved at the organisational level, explore our organisational and affiliate membership options.2
About Microsoft¶
Microsoft Corporation3 is a multinational American technology company recognised for shaping the evolution of personal and enterprise computing. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, the company initially revolutionised software accessibility through its early operating systems. Over the decades, Microsoft expanded its portfolio to encompass a broad spectrum of technologies, including productivity, software, cloud infrastructure, gaming, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing. With a longstanding emphasis on innovation and digital transformation, Microsoft continues to play a pivotal role in defining the future of the tech industry.
Licence and Contact¶
Licensing: All materials are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), allowing reuse with appropriate citation of this report.
Contact: For questions about this Blueprint, the RDA Working Group and facilitation programme, please contact the RDA Secretariat at [secretariat@rda-foundation.org].