Building Europe’s data economy: Inside the Data Spaces Support
Centre
As Europe moves towards a more data‑driven economy, the ability to
share data securely and fairly has become essential. From health and
mobility to energy and culture, data is increasingly created across
sectors that need to work together. The Data Spaces Support Centre
(DSSC) [https://dssc.eu/] was established to help make this
cooperation possible, supporting the development of common European
data spaces that respect European values while unlocking economic and
societal benefits. 

Funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme
[https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/digital-europe-programme_en],
the DSSC supports public authorities, businesses, and initiatives that
want to design, build, or join a data space. A data space is an
environment where organisations can share data in a controlled way,
ensuring trust, interoperability, and data sovereignty. Through it’s
platform [https://dssc.eu/], the DSSC offers practical resources such
as a blueprint with guidelines, a starter kit for newcomers, a toolbox
of reusable components, and a shared glossary to ensure clear and
consistent terminology. 

Data spaces are closely connected to open data. While open data
focuses on making data freely available for reuse, data spaces enable
more advanced forms of data sharing where sensitive or commercially
valuable data can still be accessed under agreed conditions. Open
standards, transparent governance models, and reusable building blocks
promoted by the DSSC help ensure that data can flow across borders and
sectors, complementing Europe’s broader open data ecosystem. This
approach supports innovation, strengthens trust, and allows
organisations to create new services without losing control over their
data. 

Whether you are exploring the world of data sharing for the first time
or already involved in a sectoral data space, the DSSC offers a clear
starting point. Visit the DSSC website [https://dssc.eu/] to explore
the available resources, discover ongoing initiatives through the Data
Spaces Radar, and learn how Europe is shaping a trusted and
interoperable data future. For more updates on data, innovation, and
Europe’s digital landscape, visit the European Data Portal
[https://data.europa.eu/en] and stay connected through our channels. 

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Publication Date/Time
2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
How the DSSC helps organisations turn data sharing into a trusted,
interoperable reality