Make a Deposit
Preserve what matters — forever
Store your most precious data safely inside the Arctic World Archive – a future-proof vault built to outlast decay, threats and risks.
Why choose AWA?
Founded in 2017 by Norwegian tech company Piql, AWA became an independent foundation in 2025 — ensuring global stewardship, neutrality, and a mission to preserve the world’s memory securely, sustainably and for generations to come.
Secure Arctic Vault on Svalbard (Norway)
Future-proof technology with proven longevity
Trusted by UNESCO & Nobel Prize institutions
Transparent Pricing
All prices below are in EUR, excl. VAT. No hidden fees.
Data Amount
50 GB
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Icecube
Offers a dedicated piqlFilm reel and a simple way to small organizations to begin preserving their data with AWA
€8,900
- All Snowflake features
- 1 dedicated piqlFilm
- Enhanced metadata
- Digital preservation certificate
- Virtual ceremony access
from 1 to 119 Gb
* All tiers are for one-time deposits, no subscription
Virtual Ceremony
Attend and experience the event online from anywhere in the world, enjoying full access to the ceremony.
Public Ceremony
Shared event on Svalbard where multiple organizations celebrate the preservation of their data together.
Private Ceremony
Private event in Svalbard tailored for one specific organization to mark their preservation.
Want to explore how it works before making a deposit?
Get free access to the AWA platform and see how you can manage, preview, and prepare your preservation projects.
- Upload unlimited data to your personal piqlFilm(s) with secure cloud storage until final submission.
- Store any file format, in digital (QR-code) or visual format for long-term readability.
- Track and manage deposits directly from your dashboard with full metadata support.
- Retrieve your data anytime, with files made available via the secure AWA online portal.
