Federation and management platform for the EGI Federation necessary for the coordinated provisioning of the EGI infrastructure. The EGI Core enables service providers to harmonise interfaces and integrate into a unified hub, while simultaneously engaging with research communities to comprehend their needs, facilitate easier access, and promote innovation. The EGI Core supports the objectives of the EGI Federation strategy and of the EGI Service Strategy. Service components are grouped in the EGI Foundation Core and EGI Federation Core.