de.NBI Cloud

Cloud Computing for Science & Research

Compute Power for your Project

Start your project in the de.NBI Cloud by using one of our three project types.
SimpleVM

SimpleVM

SimpleVM puts an emphasis on simplicity when managing Virtual Machines (VMs) in the Cloud. ➤Read more

OpenStack

OpenStack

OpenStack lets you manage your storage, compute and network resources and thereby start frameworks for parallel processing of large data. ➤Read more

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

Kubernetes automates deployment, scaling, and maintenance of containerized apps, ensuring high availability and efficiency. ➤Read more

Cloud Numbers

The de.NBI Cloud provides free of charge computing and storage resources to the science and research community in Germany. Scientists involved in various research topics, such as metagenomics, medical imaging, epigenetics, and plant biology benefit from the opportunities provided by the de.NBI Cloud. Additionally, the de.NBI Cloud provides secure environments for processing of sensitive research data.

4709

Registered Users

currently registered in the de.NBI Virtual Organisation

1528

Cumulative Cloud Projects

amount of cloud projects that have been approved since the cloud started operating

1831

Number of Publications

with reference to the de.NBI Cloud

de.NBI Cloud Brochure

We are delighted to present our new de.NBI brochure entitled “Development and operation of the federated de.NBI Cloud“. This brochure showcases the power, strength, and range of the de.NBI Cloud for the life science community by providing the ability to unlock research data and better collaborate across the ecosystem.

Testimonials

Are you wondering if the de.NBI Cloud is the right choice for you? Read our users' testimonials and see what they have achieved using the de.NBI Cloud. Or, contact our helpdesk to schedule a consultation call. Show all

Phylogeography of Schistidium atrofuscum

Thomas Kiebacher

Good support and powerful machines are very useful. The project management sites are also generally user-friendly. Having different platforms, such as R and Jupiter, is beneficial for a variety of users. So far, the experience has been very positive. Read more.

Teaching Content Analysis with LLMs

Marko Bachl

The cloud workstation enables us to use private open-weight models for teaching purposes. Most students do not have devices with sufficient computational resources. In addition, the RStudio server reduces the need for personalised technical support, which usually arises when students use their own devices with different operating systems and R versions. Read more.

LIVIVO fallback and development server

lippert@zbmed.de

The de.NBI Cloud provides the ability to simulate major updates across the various services in ZB MED's Knowledge Environment. This allows for thorough testing prior to implementation. As a result, any changes are seamlessly integrated into the system. Read more.

Projects using de.NBI Cloud

Current News

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New Testimonials from SimpleVM Projects

Nov 17, 2025
Two new testimonials from SimpleVM projects are now available online. Thomas Kiebacher from Naturkundemuseum Stuttgart | Natural History Museum Stuttgart and Marko Bachl from the Institute for Med… Read more

Please participate in the FutuRSI Survey 'Service porfolio of Research Software Engineering (RSE) teams in Germany'

Sep 08, 2025
We invite you to participate in a survey on research software engineering in Germany. This survey is not conducted on behalf of de.NBI, but we would be grateful for your support. Read more

8th de.NBI Cloud User Meeting 2025 - Registration Deadline Extended

Jul 23, 2025
This year, the de.NBI Cloud is teaming up with the Jülich Supercomputing Center, de.KCD, and BIH/Charité, offering a mix of courses for trainers, beginners and advanced users and opportunities to eng… Read more