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Company Data in Research and Education
Corporate information is not only crucial in the business world but also plays a pivotal role in academia. It provides a robust data foundation for a wide range of disciplines and research topics. We regularly receive inquiries from academic staff, educators, and students who seek to utilize real economic data for their projects. The datasets we provide are employed in various ways—whether as sources for studies and research papers or as concrete examples in teaching. The following selected projects demonstrate how North Data’s datasets have delivered significant value.
Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets
Practical and Independent Learning
Germany’s largest student cooperative, Tab eG, already has over 150 members, each equipped with individual research accounts for quick insights into even the most complex economic scenarios. By engaging in real business environments, including executive and supervisory board positions, members develop and test their skills in a hands-on setting. In collaboration with North Data, they work on innovative projects aimed at increasing their visibility.
Data-Driven Insights into the Startup Ecosystem
Nurturing Young Companies
During her academic tenure at the Technische Universität Dortmund, Dr. Vanessa Hellwig has written two articles examining the founding activities of young digital companies across Germany. Her papers, “Digital Gravity?” and “Shoulders and shadows of giants” explore how emerging digital firms select their locations and how their distribution across various urban regions influences growth factors. A comprehensive dataset from North Data provided the foundation for her research, offering valuable insights into regional developments.
Real-World Business Insights
Real Data Over Textbook Examples
Prof. Dr. Lars Jäger uses his free research account in his International Business Administration lectures at the Hochschule Worms. Students analyze business metrics and corporate interconnections to gain a better understanding of the business world. Access to company dossiers, announcements, and visualizations allows students to explore and interpret corporate data, enhancing their comprehension of economic relationships.
IP-Based Analysis of Corporate Structures
Visualizing Networks
The Max-Planck Institut für Informatik utilizes North Data’s API in a research project focused on the transfer of internet resources like IP addresses between companies. The project aims to better understand the mechanisms and trading patterns involved in buying and selling these resources. North Data’s datasets assist researchers in validating information from other public sources and enriching it with additional details. For instance, the data enables the determination of a company’s country of origin if it is not apparent from primary sources.
Business Data as the Foundation for Effective Training
Hands-On and Realistic
Prof. Dr. Georg Oecking uses his free research account at the Hochschule Niederrhein to teach his students professional research methods in a practical context. Through engaging demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, participants are thoroughly prepared for the challenges of the professional world. They learn to apply their analytical skills effectively, solution-orientedly, and sustainably in real market scenarios.
Whether in research or education, corporate data offers more than just information. It opens new perspectives, lays the groundwork for innovative approaches, and provides valuable insights for academic work and practical projects.
Interested in a research collaboration? Feel free to contact us at info@northdata.com.
