Datapods Secures 270k€ in EU Funding to Foster a Human-Centric Data Economy
Datapods receives significant EU funding to advance human-centric data economy
Datapods secures €270k in funding to create a human-centered data economy
TL;DR: We are excited to announce that Datapods has received €270k in funding from the Start-up Transfer.NRW program. This marks an important step in our mission to empower individuals in the data economy.
A Milestone in Data Sovereignty
Datapods is proud to announce that we have received €270,000 in funding from the "Start-up Transfer.NRW" program, co-financed by the European Union. This grant marks another step in our journey to revolutionize individual control over personal data and unlock its full potential.
The "Start-up Transfer.NRW" Program: A Catalyst for Innovation
Project Datapods has been chosen as as one of eleven recipients of the "Start-up Transfer.NRW" grant in the current submission round . Managed and funded by the government of North Rhine-Westphalia and co-financed by the European Union, this program aims to transform academic research into market-ready innovations, promoting ideas with significant market potential. Our acceptance into the funding program validates our vision of a user-centered data economy and positions us at the forefront of digital transformation.
Plans for Using the Funding
We will use the €270k to accelerate our development roadmap. Our focus will be on advancing our technology and transitioning our entire founding team to full-time work in this project. This grant is a major step toward empowering individuals to gain greater control over their personal data and to exercise their data rights in an informed manner.
Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider
We are delighted to be working with Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider as a mentor within the Start-up Transfer.NRW program. She is one of Germany's most renowned experts in data law. Her research in data trusteeship and her extensive network will be crucial to ensuring our solutions are both innovative and legally compliant.
Join Datapods: Sign Up for Our Waiting List
Be part of the Datapods revolution. If you're passionate about taking control of your digital identity and transforming the data economy, we invite you to join our waiting list. Be the first to know when our app launches and play a key role in shaping our solutions.
References
Press Release NRW: https://www.land.nrw/pressemitteilung/start-transfernrw-land-und-eu-foerdern-elf-start-ups-aus-hochschulen-mit-rund-29
Press Release University of Bonn: https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/neues/247-2023