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# What is a Federated Dataset?

## About Federated Datasets

Federated Datasets are part of the Rhino Federated Computing Platform (FCP). They help organizations explore shared data, work with partners, and speed up research. The sections below explain the main benefits of using FCP with Federated Datasets.

### Accelerates Collaborative Research

Federated Datasets empowers collaborative research by making it easy to explore distributed data and collaborate across institutions. Whether you are a data strategist seeking to put your data assets to good use or an FCP user looking for additional relevant data to use in your work, Federated Datasets provide a powerful and flexible solution to kickstart and enhance your collaborative research endeavors.

### Facilitates Research Advancement and Data Monetization for Healthcare Institutions

Hospitals and healthcare institutions, particularly those focusing on research advancements and looking for additional ways to generate passive income through data, can significantly benefit from Rhino's Federated Datasets. This platform enables key decision-makers like Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Data Officers, CEOs, and Directors of Medical Innovation to strategically share and manage their data assets. By creating and publishing Federated Datasets, your institution can offer selective data assets to external researchers and industry partners. This facilitates collaborative studies and potentially lucrative licensing opportunities. The process is designed to maintain the highest privacy standards, giving you full control over who accesses your data and how it is used. This approach not only fuels scientific discovery but also opens new revenue streams, all while ensuring data privacy and compliance.

### Efficient Data Exploration with Analytics

Navigate Federated Datasets effortlessly with keyword search and analytics, empowering users to evaluate the feasibility of integrating datasets into diverse projects. The platform's search and discovery functionalities make it easy to find relevant Federated Datasets, while the dynamic filters accessible under the "Analytics" section serve to easily define your inclusion and exclusion criteria for comprehensive feasibility analysis. Detailed datasheets allow for informed decision-making, providing valuable insights into the composition of each Dataset.

### Learn more

For step-by-step instructions on how to explore the available datasets or how to create your own, see  [Federated Datasets](/introduction-to-the-rhino-federated-computing-platform-fcp/federated-datasets.md).