Towards a sustainable Open Data ECOsystem: The ODECO project
The ODECO project [https://odeco-research.eu/], funded by the Horizon
2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network
[https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/955569], is a 4-year initiative
aimed at transforming the open data landscape in Europe. Running from
October 2021 to September 2025, ODECO focuses on creating a
user-driven, circular, and inclusive open data ecosystem. This project
brings together 9 leading international universities, research
centres, and sixteen partners from industry and the public sector, all
working collaboratively to address the challenges of open data
fragmentation and reusability. 

At the heart of ODECO are fifteen Early-Stage Researchers who are
being trained to become the next generation of open data experts.
These researchers are engaged in diverse projects that cover various
aspects of the open data ecosystem, from enhancing data findability
and interoperability to developing new legal frameworks for data
sharing. The goal is to unlock the innovative potential of open data,
enabling the creation of new value-added services and products. 

One of the key objectives of ODECO is to shift from a supplier-driven
to a user-driven open data ecosystem. This involves not only improving
the technical aspects of data sharing but also ensuring that data is
accessible and usable by a wide range of stakeholders, including
governments, businesses, and civil society. By using a more inclusive
approach, ODECO aims to enhance the overall impact and sustainability
of open data initiatives across Europe. 

We invite you to contribute to the success of the ODECO project by
participating in their 15-minute survey
[https://tudelft.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00tUJ91VhEWvkDY]
before 14 January 2025. You can give insights on your experience and
share which actions, projects, and aspects of non-profit organisations
would help you with the problems you have faced.  

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Publication Date/Time
2024-12-02T09:00:00+00:00
Empowering researchers to address the challenges of open data
ecosystems