The BDVA i-Space label is used in Europe to assess the quality of data experimentation and innovation hubs. To ensure the quality of the European Data Innovation Spaces and connect existing initiatives under one umbrella, BDVA set up the BDVA i-Space label. On a yearly basis, candidates from all over Europe are invited to apply for this label. A survey is used to evaluate a set of criteria and gather the necessary information. A committee appointed by the BDVA Board of Directors (BoD) carefully examines individual candidates and recommends the appropriate quality ranking (starter, bronze, silver, gold and platinum) to the BoD, which ultimately grants the label.
The qualifying BDVA i-Spaces gain exposure, access to expertise and experience, cooperation possibilities, and invitations to events and additional activities by connecting to the larger European ecosystem. Being a BDVA i-Space enhances the hubs’ service and training offerings and allows them to provide value to their local SME business environment.
Apply for the BDVA i-Space label here!
Deadline: 12 September 2025
Extended deadline: 30 September 2025
Hubs applying for the i-Space designation are subjected to a comprehensive evaluation. Through this process, BDVA assesses the hubs’ infrastructure, services, projects, applications, impact, business strategy and ethics. Hubs are later assigned a score in each domain between 0 and 5, resulting in classifying into one of five label categories: starter, bronze, silver, gold or platinum.
The application process is open also for BDVA non-members. Find out more about the newly-opened BDVA call for i-Space labels HERE.
The 2025 open call is the 10th edition of the i-Spaces labelling. The label has evolved since the 1st edition to reflect technological advancements. Currently, the i-Spaces community consists of 31 recognised hubs (as of 2025). Learn more about the Federation of i-Spaces here.
The label is a well-recognised brand, offers a quality reference and provides visibility to national initiatives on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.