Selecting a service provider begins with a challenge that member institutions are experiencing or a common need from the broader R&E community that could be solved with a cloud-based solution. The process often begins when a member or a group of institutions identifies a service provider who may have a potential solution. The next steps for consideration to be evaluated for inclusion in the NET+ program are articulated in the Service Intake process. Internet2 Higher Education Members or Service Providers interested in bringing forward a service should review the intake process and contact netplus@internet2.edu with any questions or to indicate interest in participating.
The sponsored service proceeds through the process identified by the NET+ lifecycle, including thorough research and testing, and early adopter participation. Ultimately, these efforts lead to the announcement of the service for general availability to the higher education community.
Below is a listing of current Candidate Services:
|
Service Name |
Service Provider |
Status |
Notes |
| Identity Proofing Service | TBD | Planning | Notice of Intent to Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) posted on December 12, 2025 |
| Claude for Education | Anthropic | In Service Evaluation | Service Evaluation was kicked off on December 3, 2025 |
| Third-Party Risk Management | Upguard | In Service Evaluation | Service evaluation was kicked off in July 2025 |
| Grammarly for Education | Grammarly | On Hold | On hold at this time |
| Vocareum Cloud Labs, Notebook and AI Gateway | Vocareum | On Hold | On hold at this time |
Any questions related to the status of these candidate services may be sent to netplus@internet2.edu.