At a glance
Funding type
Grants and procurement, consisting of purchasing goods or services
Technology readiness level
Seven to nine
Funding amount
€500 000 to €10 million
Focus areas
Digitaltech
The process
Turning innovation into a funded reality, one step at a time.
Where to find calls
- Each call includes documents setting out its objectives, scope, deliverables and budget. These are published in the Digital Europe work programmes.
- You submit applications through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, the central platform for EU funding.
- You can search for a specific call or select "view" to see all Digital Europe calls for the current funding period. Filters are pre-selected to help you find relevant calls. If necessary, filter by “Digital Europe” programme to see all open calls.
Registration
- All organisations involved must register on the portal and have a Participant Identification Code (PIC). If you have questions about the process, you can watch the PIC registration and validation process video for guidance.
Proposal submission
- All proposals must be submitted before 17:00 (CET) on the deadline day via the portal.
Evaluation
- Independent experts assess and rank the proposals against the criteria set out in the work programme.
- If selected, you will enter into a grant agreement with the European Commission that sets out the project scope, budget, duration and contribution. Most actions outlined in the Digital Europe Programme require co-investment from public and/or private sources. The process can take up to nine months from the call deadline.
Support materials
The following resources can help guide your application:
Eligibility
Not sure if you qualify? We will help make it clear.
Who can apply?
- Organisations established in EU Member States, associated countries and other countries listed in the Digital Europe Programme FAQ.
- Participation from non-EU countries is possible, subject to specific conditions and security requirements, especially for topics under the cybersecurity objective.
- Most calls require forming a consortium. Applicants should seek partners with the right expertise, facilities and experience to ensure sufficient capacity and geographic coverage.
Areas
- Your proposal must fall under one of the programme’s key areas: supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills, or digital innovation hubs as described in the programme overview.
Funding rates
- The Digital Europe Programme does not typically cover 100% of a project’s eligible costs. Funding rates depend on the type of action and the applicant profile.
- You must follow the rules on eligible costs, including co-funding requirements and restrictions, detailed in the Digital Europe Programme FAQ.
General tips
Tips from previous successful applicants to help strengthen your application.
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Resources
This site covers the essentials. For additional information, visit the links below.
- Digital Europe Programme – Performance.
- National Contact Points can help you with your application and organise information, networking events and proposal writing workshops.
- Discover insightful data from the DIGITAL Dashboard.
- Overview of all digital-related programmes.
- Success stories of the programme.