The Digital Europe programme focusses on bringing digital technology to businesses, citizens and public administrations.

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Aims & Objectives

Digital Europe is the first EU programme that aims to accelerate the recovery and drive the digital transformation of Europe.

The programme is fine-tuned to fill the gap between the research of digital technologies and their deployment, and to bring the results of research to the market - for the benefit of Europe's citizens and businesses, and in particular SMEs.

Investments under the Digital Europe programme supports the Union’s twin objectives of a green transition and digital transformation and strengthens the Union’s resilience and strategic autonomy.

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What does it support?

The Digital Europe programme will provide funding for projects in five areas:

• Supercomputing
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Advanced digital skills
• Ensuring the wide use of digital technologies across the economy and society

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Who can apply?

• Academia and higher education institutions
• Researchers and research centres
• Public bodies (local, regional, or national)
• Industry and private businesses, including SMEs
• Non-governmental organisations and nonprofits

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Why the EU funds Digital Transformation

Read more about EU policy on the topic of Digital Transformation.

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Budget

€7.5 billion over 7 years.

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Project Examples

Explore results from previously funded Digital Europe projects here.

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‍National Contact Point in Ireland

Ireland has several National Contact Points for the Digital Europe programme. Find their details here.

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Open Calls

Find open calls for Digital Europe.

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Want to learn more?

Check out the Digital Europe work programmes

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