The Interoperable Europe Portal shares information and knowledge on interoperability across Europe. Solutions published on the Portal support these efforts and include software, services, core vocabularies, IT architecture, frameworks, guidelines, licences, specifications, and standards. They can include news, events, documents, discussions and custom pages and have their own member base.

Creating your Solution on the Interoperable Europe Portal boosts its visibility and credibility by connecting it with EU institutions and public administrations. The Portal encourages collaboration and reuse, making it easier for others to adopt or build on your work. It also ensures your Solution aligns with the Interoperable Europe Act and the European Interoperability Framework, supporting cross-border and cross-sector compatibility. A solution also lets you build a community around it, where members can contribute content and interact with each other.

Below are the steps to create a Solution  

To create a Solution, you first need to sign in to the Portal. The next step is to find a suitable Collection in which to create your Solution. You can use the Advanced Search and refine the results with keywords and filters. 

Once you have found the right Collection, click the Join this collection button in the top-right corner of the Collection’s landing page. Becoming a member is required to create a Solution in that Collection.

As a member of a Collection, you will see the orange plus icon (+) appear in the Collection’s space. Click on it and select the option Add solution to start creating your Solution.

Important note: Before creating your Solution on the Portal, you should check its compliance with the platform’s eligibility criteria. You need to confirm acknowledgment and acceptance of the legal notice and commit to managing your Solution on a regular basis. 

The new Solution Wizard introduces a step-by-step interface to simplify and guide you through the creation process. It consists of three tabs:

1. Solution information (mandatory)
2. Contact details (mandatory)
3. Additional information (optional)

In this first tab, you must provide the main information of your Solution. All fields in this section are mandatory.

  Below are the key required fields

1. Title: Enter a clear and descriptive title for your Solution.
2. Abstract: Provide a short summary of the solution which will appear in search results. This helps users quickly understand your Solution’s purpose and scope.
3. Description: Should include the following elements:

• General description: Provide an overview of the Solution.
• Needs addressed: Explain the specific problems or needs the Solution targets.
• Features: Describe key features and functionalities of the Solution.
• Intended audience: Identify who will benefit from the Solution.
• Reuse: Offer instructions on how to implement and reuse the Solution.
• Standards: Mention any standards the Solution adheres to.
• Policy contribution: Explain if – and how – the Solution supports relevant policies.

4. Solution classification: Select one option from the drop-down list. 

If you are unsure which option to choose, click on the tooltip next to the field. It will provide you with a short explanation of each classification type to help you decide.

5. Domain: Select the applicable public sector domain. For details on each domain, consult the “Government function” link.

6. Topic: Choose the topic areas that best describe your Solution.

7. Language availability: Indicate in which languages the Solution is available.

In the second step, you will have to provide contact and ownership information.

• Owner: Specify the entity responsible for the Solution. You can:
  • Select an existing owner; or
  • Create a new one (add name, type, and country)
• Contact information: Enter the name and email address of the person or team managing the Solution. 

This final tab is optional. You may provide:

• Logo (of your Solution)
• Custom URL identifier (short name used in the Solution's URL)
• Related documents (upload or link to relevant resources)
• Search keywords (to support discovery via the Portal’s advanced search)
• Related solutions (link to other related Solutions on the Portal)
• Status (e.g. Completed, Deprecated, Under development, Withdrawn)
• Relevant website (external URL of your Solution if hosted elsewhere, too)
• Solution type (select applicable architecture EIRA Building Blocks)

After completing the required steps (Solution information, Contact details and, optionally, Additional information), click the Confirm button. This displays a summary, with all the information you’ve entered.

Before submitting, review the summary carefully. If you need to make any changes, use the Back button to return to the form. You must also confirm that you have read and agreed to the “Terms of Agreement” by ticking the checkbox at the bottom of the page.

You then have the following options:

• Click on the Save as draft button. This will store the Solution in an unpublished state and allow you to re-visit the process later, leaving the Solution’s information accessible only to you and the Solution’s managers (i.e., owner and facilitators). To locate again the draft Solution, you should click on your profile icon (top right of page) and select the option My account from the contextual menu; the draft Solution will appear under the section My unpublished content.
• Click on the Propose button. This will submit the Solution for validation to the Portal Moderators. The validation process usually takes one working day. If the Solution complies with the platform’s policies, then it will be published. Otherwise, the Portal Moderators may request additional information or updates.
• [If available] Click on the Publish button to make your Solution public. This button is available only when you want to update your solution after publication.