Powering Europe’s digital future through overlooked talent

The Data Espace helps underrepresented innovators launch bold digital solutions. We connect them with training, tools, networks, and partners to break barriers and unlock real opportunity.

How it works

Innovation with inclusion at its core

We support early-stage talent from diverse backgrounds to develop impactful tech solutions.

Participants receive:

Accredited training in AI, data, and cybersecurity.
Ready-to-use licensed tech from global providers.
Mentorship from experts and investors.
Support from EU institutions and agencies.
Guidance on scaling and commercialising IP.

The Why

Closing gaps. Advancing innovation.

The EU faces growing digital skill shortages and underused migrant talent.

We respond by:

Upskilling overlooked professionals.
Accelerating startups with low-cost tech.
Championing fairer systems for mobility and recognition.

The How

From underused talent to tech leadership.

We tackle:

Skill gaps: Millions of EU digital roles remain unfilled.
Deskilling: STEM professionals in non-tech jobs.
Startup delays: High costs and slow prototyping.

We respond with multilingual training, affordable tech, and global partnerships that shorten time to market.

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In numbers

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professionals trained.

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supported each year.

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active partners.

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engaged through events .

Our story

From Scotland to the EU

We began at DataKirk, training marginalised communities in digital skills. Now, we scale across Europe to empower migrants, license cost-efficient tech, and support inclusive entrepreneurship.

AccelerateBLK

A dedicated project to accelerating the career growth and success of Black talents and entrepreneurs through comprehensive capacity-building programme.

Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit

An annual summit and awards to spotlight and showcase untapped Talent Pool in Scotland. It aimed to bridge the talent gap in Scotland and promote diversity in the workforce.

SEMWiT

A platform for networking, skill development, and the promotion of diversity in technology, empowering women with the essential tech skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

Make it happen

Let’s build a fairer digital future!

Join us to close talent gaps and scale inclusive tech.

Partner with us to build a digital Europe that leaves no talent behind.