This service enables organizations to gain an in-depth understanding of the external environment in which Data Spaces operate, providing a strategic view of key actors, dynamics, and opportunities beyond the boundaries of the organization itself.

DS·3 explores the relevant data ecosystem for the client, identifying the main stakeholders: competitors, potential partners, sectoral initiatives, consortia, innovation hubs, and ongoing European projects. The goal is to map who is already active in the Data Spaces landscape and how they are positioning themselves.

The service includes a benchmarking exercise of leading practices, analyzing real reference cases at European and international level: governance models, collaboration schemes, value propositions, operational architectures, and ecosystem sustainability mechanisms.

Based on this external analysis, an enriched perspective is built to complement the client’s internal strategy, helping to identify collaboration opportunities, win-win dynamics, differentiation spaces, and potential data-driven innovation pathways.

This service provides a structured first approach to the ecosystem in which a Data Spaces project could be developed, offering a solid foundation for strategic decision-making.

Deliverables:

• Ecosystem analysis and benchmarking report.
• List of potential partners and relevant initiatives, including a stakeholder relationship map.
• Identification of 2–3 potential use cases linked to the detected ecosystem.