The European Commission has launched calls for proposals for the use of funds from the Digital Europe Programme for certain projects. These calls will be open to companies, public administrations and other entities from EU and EFTA member states, as well as from third countries that are part of the Digital Europe Programme, including North Macedonia.
The following set of upcoming calls has been published on the Funding and Procurement Opportunities Portal:
- EDIHs AI Continent (DIGITAL-2025-EDIH-EU-EEA-08) - 1 topic
- AI Continent (DIGITAL-2025-AI-08) - 5 topics
- Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-08) - 2 topics
- European Digital Innovation Hubs - Associated countries; EDIHs with reinforced AI focus (DIGITAL-2025-EDIH-AC-08) - 2 topics
- Advanced Digital Skills (DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08) - 3 topics
The call DIGITAL-2025-EDIH-EU-EEA-08 is open for applications on April 3, 2025 – deadline May 14, 2025.
Other calls are planned to open for applications on April 15, 2025 – deadline September 2, 2025.
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The work program will focus on the application of artificial intelligence in the business sector and public administration, increase cybersecurity and invest in digital skills.
Key priorities of the Work Programme include improving the availability of generative AI applications, particularly in the healthcare sector, and supporting European Digital Innovation Hubs. This will provide companies and the public sector with access to technical expertise, testing, consulting, training and skills to implement the latest technologies.
The Work Programme will encourage innovation for the development of strategic technologies by improving access to public and private funding.