OSCA – Open Scientific Collections Austria

The Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) is a national consortium of 15 museums, universities, and scientific institutions holding outstanding natural science collections in Austria. OSCA aims to mobilize and harmonize collection data through a shared digital infrastructure, ensuring that data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). By unlocking previously inaccessible collection data, OSCA transforms fragmented scientific holdings into an interconnected virtual information system, supporting research, collaboration, and the long-term preservation of Austria’s natural science heritage. More information is available at https://osca.science/.