DICE Network+ Progress Report, March 2026
Providing an overview of the activity behind the DICE Network+ in the first period, this report covers our key activities and upcoming plans through the coming period for the network.
DICE Network+ Progress Report
Between January 2025 and March 2026, DICE delivered significant progress. The DICE Network+ Launch event in May 2025 at the Science Museum in London saw over 80 industry, research and policy partners convene to understand the landscape and steer initial network direction. The Data Centre Deep Dive has progressed over 8 months, delivering roundtables, workshops, a panel at Data Centre World, and a policy brief to the APPG for Data Centres. Telecoms Deep Dive preparations are underway for launch June 2026. The Flexible Funding Programme expanded, with over £170,000 of funds awarded with three Feasibility Studies active, a new round open including a parallel Demonstrator call, and six Knowledge Exchange Placements funded. The ECR Community grew to over 40 members, with regular meetings and opportunities such as the ECR Access Fund and attendance at national events.
Access report