For Economic Consulting Firms

World-class data & insights for economic consultants

Discover the emerging sectors and economic trends that traditional classifications miss. Use this data to win more work and deliver outstanding results for your clients.

Trusted by leading economists

Join a community of economic consultants, policymakers, and data experts using The Data City to drive change. Access cutting-edge data and connect with our growing network to unlock opportunities, win more work, and deliver impactful results for your clients.

Deliver unique insights & exceed client expectations

Our platform is designed to help economic consultants find unique, real-time insights that help influence policymaking.

Whether it’s driving local economic growth or identifying new investment opportunities, our real-time data platform and Data Services give you the edge to win more work and exceed client expectations.

Unlock unique data to stand out

Economic consultants can use The Data City’s Real-Time Industry Classifications (RTICs) to uncover emerging sectors and niche opportunities that traditional systems like SIC codes miss. This gives them a competitive edge, offering fresh, actionable insights for clients, whether advising on investment or policy decisions.

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Enhance your regional & local economic research

Whether you’re working with local governments, regional authorities, or businesses, our platform and data helps you map economic clusters, track growth, and provide tailored recommendations that support investment and policy development, leading to meaningful regional economic growth.

What our customers say

“The major value add is the building of real-time industry classifications.”

Josh Stott
Head of Steer Economic Development
“Being able to create our own lists based on our own definitions and us being able to train that list really helps and it’s such a valuable tool.”

James Lee
Consultant, Whitecap Consulting
“We’ve been able to define and measure emerging sectors like green hydrogen, which weren’t captured by traditional datasets.”

Joe Ahern
Director of Policy, WPI Economics
“If you want a more dynamic and innovative view of your economy, you should definitely consider The Data City.”

Professor Delma Dwight
Director, Midlands Engine Observatory
“We support the use of the innovative technology at The Data City as a force for good, as we help emerging sectors and existing companies in the recovery from COVID-19”

James Lewis
Deputy Mayor, West Yorkshire
“The major value add is the building of real-time industry classifications.”

Raquel Ortega-Argilés
Professor of Regional Economic Development at Alliance Manchester Business School

Hear from our customers

Tailor your analysis with custom data

Access comprehensive company and sector data, including growth metrics, funding details, and GVA insights. Download data easily from The Data City platform for flexible analysis and presentation. For advanced integration, API access is also available for seamless incorporation into your systems.

Partner on custom research & win more tenders

Collaborate with The Data City’s Data Services team to deliver bespoke insights that drive impact. From cluster analysis to identifying emerging sector hotspots, we tailor data to meet your needs. Join our network and receive regular tender bulletins, giving you exclusive access to new bidding opportunities.

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Key use cases

Cluster analysis

Map economic clusters and identify emerging sectors to support regional development strategies. Help local governments and authorities make data-driven decisions that drive growth.

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Regional economic analysis

Use real-time data to analyse local economies, identify key growth sectors, and provide actionable insights to help clients shape regional development strategies.

Bespoke policy research

Deliver custom research that informs policy decisions. Build new RTICs to map emerging sectors and create in-depth reports that can be published to shape policy development and drive change.

Case studies

Steer Group

How Steer Economic Development uses The Data City to unlock economic insights

Find out how Steer Economic Development uses The Data City platform to enhance the team’s analytical capabilities and help drive impactful economic development strategies for their clients.

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Whitecap Consulting

How Whitecap Consulting enhanced their capability to accurately define industry boundaries

Discover how Whitecap Consulting used The Data City’s machine learning to enhance their business data lists

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WPI Economics

How WPI Economics mapped the UK’s Green Economy

WPI Economics and The Data City teamed up to map the UK’s green economy, spotlighting emerging sectors like green hydrogen.

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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Mapping Innovation Clusters across the UK with DSIT

Find out more about our ground-breaking work with UK Government and Cambridge Econometrics understanding and supporting innovative clusters in the UK.

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Northern Powerhouse Partnership

How the Northern Powerhouse Partnership tracked Green Growth with The Data City

Discover how the Northern Powerhouse Partnership leveraged The Data City’s real-time insights to map the net zero economy, pinpoint growth opportunities, and shape strategic investment in green growth across the north of England.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Data City offer a Free Trial?

Yes, we do! You can sign up for our 7-day free trial online today. This gives you a chance to get hands-on with our machine learning list builder, discover our RTICs, and explore our real-time database of over 5 million UK companies.

Can I book a demo of The Data City platform?

You sure can! When you sign up for a free trial, you’ll also gain access to a one-to-one demo with one of our analysts, where you can learn more about our features.

What type of support does The Data City offer?

All licences and plans include comprehensive support as standard. Customers receive access to a dedicated account manager, available to assist with any questions or support needs.

In addition to our standard support, every plan includes one day of support from our Data Services team, ensuring you make the most of the platform. Our team of data scientists and consultants can help define your use case, build bespoke lists, answer your research questions and more.

How much does The Data City cost?

We pride ourselves on our transparency when it comes to pricing, allowing you to understand what’s included before you get in touch. Unlike many of our competitors, you’ll find our costs clearly outlined on our website.

We offer a range of packages tailored to the needs of your organisation and the size of your team.

How does The Data City compare to other similar products on the market?

The Data City isn’t just another data provider; we’re redefining how industries are classified and understood.

Our mission is to build the new standard industrial classification system, liberating our clients from outdated SIC codes and enabling them to discover and invest in industries addressing the world’s key challenges and opportunities.

Unlike others who rely on outdated data, limited databases, and buzzwords, we offer a real-time view of companies in the UK and beyond.

Our Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) set us apart. Developed in partnership with the UK government and leading academics, our platform features over 400 bespoke RTICs, providing unparalleled insight into emerging sectors.

With the ability to build custom classifications using our machine learning technology, our innovative approach to developing alongside our customers and partners, and our comprehensive dataset, you’ve only just scratched the surface of how we compare to ‘similar’ products on the market.

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