Data Economy Spotlight 2026 – Apply now

Data Spaces Alliance Finland invites companies, organisations, and networks to take part in an open call to identify Finland’s most inspiring data-driven solutions and operating models.

The call is open to solutions, products, services, or operating models that are developed by one or more Finnish companies or organisations. At least one participating organisation must be registered in Finland. The application period runs from 28 January to 15 March 2026.

Applications will be evaluated by an expert jury based on their level of interest, impact, and alignment with the principles of a trustworthy and fair data economy.

The Data Economy Spotlight 2026 list will be published at the Data Economy Forum III event in May 2026. Now organised for the second time, the list brings together inspiring examples of how data is shared, combined, and utilised in new ways.

Application instructions are available on the campaign website: dataspacesalliance.fi/en/data-economy-spotlight-2026

Data Spaces Alliance Finland accelerates and advances Finnish data space initiatives to grow the data economy in Finland and to support the development of a national roadmap. The alliance consists of organisations that actively participate in Finnish data space projects or support the development of data spaces in Finland. Location Innovation Hub is also part of the network.

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