conference paper published yes Julian Zerbin author 517110009-0001-1003-7558 Christian Koldewey author 43136https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7992-6399 Roman Dumitrescu author 16190 563 department The 34th European Conference on Information System (ECIS) Data Spaces are establishing themselves as a decentralized alternative for sovereign data sharing across organizations. However, their adoption faces significant challenges, particularly the lack of proven business models that encourage participation and value creation. A data space business model captures value differently than either traditional business models or platform business models. This paper addresses this challenge by developing the Data Space Canvas, a structured framework for designing and aligning business models in data spaces consisting of nine building blocks. The canvas was developed following the design science research methodology. The modular and role-specific structure of the Data Space Canvas facilitates shared understanding and supports business model development across participants. This research contributes a practical tool that enables organizations to conceptualize, communicate, and refine their role and business model in data spaces. 2026Mailand eng data ecosystemsbusiness modeldesign scienceresource orchestration theorydata sharing @inproceedings{Zerbin_Koldewey_Dumitrescu_2026, title={The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces}, booktitle={ECIS 2026 Proceedings}, author={Zerbin, Julian and Koldewey, Christian and Dumitrescu, Roman}, year={2026} } Zerbin J, Koldewey C, Dumitrescu R. The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces. In: <i>ECIS 2026 Proceedings</i>. ; 2026. Zerbin, Julian, et al. “The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces.” <i>ECIS 2026 Proceedings</i>, 2026. J. Zerbin, C. Koldewey, R. Dumitrescu, in: ECIS 2026 Proceedings, 2026. Zerbin, Julian, Christian Koldewey, and Roman Dumitrescu. “The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces.” In <i>ECIS 2026 Proceedings</i>, 2026. J. Zerbin, C. Koldewey, and R. Dumitrescu, “The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces,” presented at the The 34th European Conference on Information System (ECIS), Mailand, 2026. Zerbin, J., Koldewey, C., &#38; Dumitrescu, R. (2026). The Data Space Canvas: A Framework For Structuring Business Models In Data Spaces. <i>ECIS 2026 Proceedings</i>. The 34th European Conference on Information System (ECIS), Mailand. 660722026-06-29T07:40:42Z2026-10-13T08:03:06Z