Exploring Business Models for Public Open Data Resources
Summary
This report investigates how the public sector can effectively reuse
open data through innovative business models. It builds on a year-long
campaign that included research, webinars, and focus groups,
presenting findings and offering policy recommendations for Europe’s
data ecosystem. The report examines the untapped economic potential of
open data, which, while accessible, requires strategic business models
for full impact. Key recommendations emphasize public-private
partnerships, support for data literacy, and user-centric strategies
to maximize the economic and social value of open data across Europe.