The Common European
Agricultural Data Space

Trust in Data.
Growth in Agriculture.

CEADS deploys the Common European Agricultural Data Space. We are establishing a secure, trusted, and interoperable environment to facilitate data sharing across the European agri-food sector, enhancing its economic, environmental, and societal performance while upholding high ethical standards.

36

Partners

from 15 EU countries

A diverse consortium from 15 EU countries driving agricultural data innovation.

36

Months

driving an agricultural transformation

A dedicated 36-month initiative (April 2025 – March 2028) focused on deploying a secure and trusted data space.

EU-Wide Scope

a truly European agricultural data space

Engaging stakeholders across all 27 EU Member States to build a truly European agricultural data space.

At least one Open Call(s)

expanding participation

through open call(s) for expression of interest
to ensure representation from all EU Member States.

OUR AMBITION

A Thriving European Data Economy

Within the European Data Strategy framework, CEADS aims to unlock the potential of data-driven value chains in agriculture. We are turning the roadmap developed by AgriDataSpace and the DSSC into an operational reality. Our vision is a federated data space where public and private data fuels innovation in AI and Cloud-to-Edge computing, supporting the Green Deal and Digital Decade goals, fostering competitiveness, and ensuring data sovereignty for all actors in the agri-food ecosystem.

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Key Objectives:

Building the Cornerstones of CEADS

Provide Access to Agri-Food Data

Unlock public & private agri-food datasets via the CEADS catalogue for EU-wide innovation.

Develop Operational Governance

Establish trusted, ethical governance supported by data holders and users for responsible data management.

Demonstrate Data Sharing Value

Showcase data sharing benefits through practical, real-world agricultural Use Cases.

Create a Sustainable Business Model

Design a viable long-term business model for CEADS, validated through stakeholder collaboration.

Set Ethical Standards

Define and implement robust ethical standards and compliant contracts for data sharing.

Build Secure Technical Infrastructure

Develop secure, interoperable technical infrastructure using established standards for safe data sharing.

Support Data Space Initiatives

er technical and organisational support to help Data Space Initiatives join and use CEADS effectively.

Build a Thriving Data Ecosystem

Foster a vibrant EU-wide community of stakeholders contributing to and benefiting from CEADS.

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Our Development Approach

Building CEADS Iteratively

We build CEADS iteratively with key stakeholders, leveraging AgriDataSpace and DSSC foundations. Progress occurs in three yearly Minimum Viable Product (MVP) cycles: Deploy, Enlarge, and Scale. Within each cycle, we engage users directly across four key stages: