Basel, Switzerland (14 July 2025)—The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) has signed its first consortium agreement in North America, marking a significant milestone for the fully Open Access publisher. The agreement is with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN) and will last for two years. Five Canadian federal agencies will gain access to MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), including significant discounts on article processing charges for affiliated scholars across its portfolio of 475 journals.

By partnering with some of Canada’s largest science-based departments, MDPI solidifies its commitment to advancing Open Science across all continents. Participating institutions currently include Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, National Research Council Canada, and Natural Resources Canada.

“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” says Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI. “Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”

About FSLN

The Federal Science Libraries Network supports the Government of Canada’s priorities in research, innovation and open science by collaborating to develop and deliver innovative and transformative infrastructure, systems, tools, resources and services for federal science-based departments and agencies.

About MDPI

Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of 475 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 4.2 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.

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