Interoperable end-to-end platform of scalable and sustainable high-throughput technologies for DNA-based digital data storage

Advances in artificial intelligence, health care, astronomy, physics, climate science, pharmacy, and genetics — all depend on storing massive amounts of data to remain competitive and drive scientific discovery. The world is running out of data storage, as current digital storage technologies reach various technological and sustainability limits. A significant portion of new data is not yet stored beyond the short term, and traditional storage media do not have the capacity, longevity, data density, or cost efficiency to meet global demand. The EU-funded PEARL-DNA project builds on the shoulders of giants and decades of research by the participating partners, who have demonstrated their excellence through numerous contributions to the field of research and have received numerous grants for their research. Specifically, PEARL-DNA will develop and assess a complete end-to-end chain of innovative solutions — contributing to improving speed, accuracy, energy efficiency, and costs associated with DNA digital data storage. Using a block-by-block DNA synthesis approach, we are pioneering error correction, compression, and data standardization modules, alongside a cutting-edge storage container system. This system will ensure a maintenance-free, long-term preservation of DNA without any energy requirements. Our fully modular and interoperable platform aims to transform data storage and foster collaboration across the DNA-based storage industry, propelling this technology into the future.