Open Data as a Foundation for Innovation: The Enabling Effect of Free Public Sector Information for Entrepreneurs

Erik Lakomaa, Jan Kallberg · 2013 · IEEE Access

Summary. Swedish IT entrepreneurs report that open public sector data is critical for their business success. Forty-three percent consider it essential for their plans, and 82% say access would strengthen their operations. Companies value open data not just for direct commercialization but as a foundation for testing and supporting diverse business models. The findings suggest open data's innovation-enabling role extends far beyond government transparency and e-government applications, indicating its societal value has been significantly underestimated.

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DOI

10.1109/access.2013.2279164

Countries

Sweden

Regions

Europe

Categories

broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, policy, general-innovation

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