In January 2013, the British government announced a big-data plan of £189 million. On one hand, the plan aims to push new opportunities for using big data in commercial enterprises and research institutions. It further supports with capital and policies the development of big data in medical, agricultural, commercial, academic research and other areas.
In February 2013, the French government published the “Digital Roadmap,”8 which invested €11.5 million to support the development of seven future projects, including big data.