A New Home for Open Photosynthesis Research: Introducing openJII

Many of you were part of the PhotosynQ community platform—a space where researchers shared data, exchanged ideas, and advanced open science together. As the original platform transitions into a commercial service, it will no longer function as an open research environment.

To keep the collaborative spirit of the community alive, a group of researchers and contributors, including members of the original photosynthesis community, have launched a new independent platform: openJII.

Why openJII?

openJII was created to support open, collaborative research in photosynthesis. Initiated by the Jan IngenHousz Institute, Wageningen University, and Michigan State University, the platform aims to help researchers share, integrate, and interpret complex, large-scale datasets—ultimately uncovering genetic linkages that shape photosynthesis.

It fully supports MultispeQ measurements and is built to integrate new sensors and upcoming features as the platform grows.

A Note on the Current Version

openJII is currently in beta, meaning the foundation is in place but many more tools, features, and refinements will be released soon. We welcome your feedback as we continue building the platform with the community.

Moving Forward

We invite you to join openJII and continue your research without interruption. Your data from the old platform will not be transferred automatically—you decide what to migrate and when.

Create an account or begin moving your projects here.

Need Help?

If you have questions about using openJII or transferring your data, we’re here to support you: openjii@jii.org.

Thank you for being part of this scientific community. We look forward to continuing the journey with you in an open, collaborative research space.

— The openJII Team