Task Force 8 - Subgroup 1: SMEs and Start-ups
TF8.SG1 is committed to the outcomes of TF8 that include the scope of this Subgroup. In its scope, this SG produces content on the EU data market for SMEs, both on the demand and supply sides, as input to the different stakeholders. It also engages with investors interested in EU data-driven start-ups, in a coordinated manner (e.g. establishing a dedicated working group and organizing sessions at events) to create awareness and provide assistance to help on deal flows.
This Subgroup focuses on SMEs as the backbone of Europe's economy, representing ca. 99% of all businesses in the EU. Equally, the involvement of SMEs is of outmost importance for the success of the BDVA / DAIRO ecosystem, supporting their business and opening new opportunity for their growth.

Artur.Romao[at]decsis.pt
- SMEs in the European Data-Economy booklet (2017)