The Data Pitch programme was one of the first of its kind to encourage large organisations to work with innovative startups, sharing their data with them in order to find new solutions to industry problems. Sharing datasets between two parties can lead to improved...
An entrepreneur, a startup and a data provider received awards at the Open Data Institute (ODI) Summit from Sir Nigel Shadbolt, the UK’s AI expert and ODI co-founder, to recognise their outstanding success during the Data Pitch programme. The three special...
As Data Pitch draws to a close, we took to the stage at the ODI Summit this week to reflect upon the impact the programme has had, and the importance of data-driven innovation. Speaking to a packed room, Elena Simperl, Data Pitch programme Coordinator and Director of...
Startups and small businesses form a valued part of the European economy, and as such are supported by a wide range of incubator and accelerator programmes designed to help fledgeling companies on their journeys. Many common issues faced by startups are addressed...
Data Pitch is the first innovation programme funded by the European Commission to explore how data shared by large organisations, from government bodies to multinational corporations, could be used by startups and innovators to tackle specific company and sector...
