# Growing the ecosystem

Implementing and scaling up Smart Data in a way that provides benefits to consumers and SMEs will require action over a number of years from various stakeholders.

From our initial research and engagement we recommend prioritising the following actions:

* [**Test and develop**](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/draft-in-progress-smart-data-innovation-guidebook/roadmap/growing-the-ecosystem/test-and-develop) the data infrastructure and relevant capabilities needed to fuel data-driven innovation within various Smart Data schemes and across sectors.
* [**Scale**](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/draft-in-progress-smart-data-innovation-guidebook/roadmap/growing-the-ecosystem/scale-the-initiative) the implementation of Smart Data schemes, both within sectors to include additional and more complex components, and also cross-sector to merge and synchronise relevant aspects.