European Language Resources Association (ELRA)

The European Language Resources Association (ELRA) is an organization dedicated to collecting and sharing linguistic data—such as texts, speech recordings, and language tools—to support language technology development. These resources help computers understand, process, and generate human language, enabling applications like translation, speech recognition, and information retrieval. ELRA collaborates with researchers, industry, and universities across Europe to ensure high-quality, accessible language resources that advance natural language processing and promote linguistic diversity. In essence, ELRA helps improve language-related technologies by providing the foundational data they need.