ITML became a member of Big Data Value Association in November 2017, following the success of two big data H2020 projects (TransformingTransport and I-BiDaaS). BDVA is a fully self-financed non–for-profit organization, acting as the private counterpart to the EU Commission to implement the BDV PPP programme (Big Data Value PPP).

BDVA has over 150 members all over Europe with a well-balanced composition of large and small and medium-sized industries as well as research organizations. The objectives of BDV are to boost European Big Data Value research, development and innovation and to foster a positive perception of Big Data Value.