The Commission is investing €1.3 billion in critical technologies for Europe through the Digital Europe Programme. The programme focuses on AI, cloud, data, cyber resilience, and digital skills.
Key points include:
- Improving generative AI applications, with funding for virtual worlds and energy-efficient data spaces.
- Supporting the European Digital Innovation Hubs for technical expertise and training.
- Expanding the Destination Earth initiative for climate adaptation.
- Enhancing cyber resilience with solutions like the EU Cybersecurity Reserve.
- Developing digital skills and EU education institutions.
- Facilitating the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
- Transforming the public sector with high-quality digital services.
Innovation is accelerated by the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP).
Next Steps
The next DIGITAL calls are expected in April 2025. More information is available via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Background
DIGITAL is the first EU programme focusing on digital technologies, with a budget of €8.1 billion under the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027.
The programme complements other EU investments, such as Horizon Europe and EU4Health.