Understanding the Data Economy: Data Sharing, Monetisation and Data Spaces

Navigate the data economy through sharing, monetisation and data spaces

Data drives growth and innovation, but many organisations struggle to share it effectively or turn it into revenue.

Explore real business models, learn from European research and cross-sector case studies, and discover how to unlock your organisation’s data potential through sharing, monetisation, and participation in data ecosystems.

Understand data economy foundations and monetisation models

Discover how data functions as a strategic business asset and explore key business models like data-as-a-product. You’ll learn how organisations create value from data and develop new revenue streams.

Through practical examples, you’ll see how to apply these concepts to unlock your own organisation’s data potential and identify opportunities for growth.

Explore data sharing ecosystems and collaboration

Learn how organisations share data through trusted ecosystems. You’ll explore governance frameworks, network effects, and the technologies that enable secure sharing.

Understand the dynamics between public and private sectors, examine the infrastructure that supports collaboration, and see how data ecosystems spark innovation across organisational boundaries. Analyse real-world applications across sectors

You’ll analyse practical challenges, successes, and opportunities in each sector.

These real-world insights help you identify what’s possible and translate learnings to your own field and context.

Navigate data spaces, markets and emerging trends

Examine data spaces, marketplaces, and how SMEs participate in the data economy. You’ll review European frameworks, governance tools, and future directions shaping the landscape.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to strategise your organisation’s participation in this evolving environment and stay ahead of emerging trends.

This course is ideal for technology strategists, SME leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students exploring data-driven business models, data governance, and the European data economy landscape.

No specific software or technical tools are required. Learners only need a device with internet access (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to access course materials and videos.

This course is ideal for technology strategists, SME leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students exploring data-driven business models, data governance, and the European data economy landscape.

• Apply core principles of data monetisation and data sharing to identify opportunities for data-driven innovation within their own organisational or sector context.
• Explain the key concepts of the data economy, including data monetisation, data sharing, and data ecosystems.
• Analyse how organisations create value from data through different business models, including data as a product and data-driven services.
• Explore how data sharing ecosystems and data spaces enable innovation across sectors such as mobility, aviation, energy, manufacturing, and the public sector.
• Compare different approaches to data monetisation and data sharing across organisational and sector contexts
• Discuss how organisations can participate in data ecosystems and data markets