This deliverable presents an overview of the key objectives for FAIRCORE4EOSC WP7 concerning dissemination, outreach and exploitation (Section 2), as well as the ecosystem in which the project operates and its main stakeholders (Section 3). Section 4 provides more details about the key pillars – namely the components and case studies – which are at the centre of all DEC activities. Sections 5 describes the strategy and methodology for dissemination, direct interaction and stakeholder onboarding, including workshops, consultations, and the collaboration with the FAIR-IMPACT project. Communication channels. activities and events are then explained more in detail in Section 6, also featuring early achievements and best practices, such as the collaboration with the EOSC Association in the implementation of the new official EOSC coordinated visual identity. An initial stage-setting for exploitation activities is carried out in Section 7, allowing for an early look at the future phases of the project, while Section 8 includes information about KPIs and monitoring for DEC activities.