Apply AI: GenAI for the public administrations
The 'Apply AI: GenAI for Public Administrations' program, under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) across European public administrations. This initiative supports pilot projects that leverage European GenAI solutions to automate tasks, enhance citizen services, and improve decision-making, while prioritizing EU values and compliance with the AI Act. It seeks to foster innovation and ensure the replicability of successful solutions across Member States.
Who is Funded by the Apply AI GenAI Program?
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, focusing on accelerating the adoption of European GenAI solutions within public administrations.
What is Funded by Apply AI: GenAI?
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining the specific sectors and activities supported, as well as clarifying eligible and excluded costs, and the expected maturity level of the funded projects.
Type and Scope of Funding for GenAI Solutions
This section provides essential details about the financial structure of the 'Apply AI: GenAI' program, including the type of funding instrument, the amounts available per project, co-financing requirements, and the expected duration of funded initiatives.
Conditions and Requirements for GenAI Projects
This section outlines the crucial rules and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the 'Apply AI: GenAI' program, covering application terms, consortium structures, aid regulations, budget stipulations, and other important provisions to ensure compliance and project success.
Application Procedure for GenAI in Public Administrations
This section outlines the step-by-step procedure for applying to the 'Apply AI: GenAI' program, from proposal submission to the selection process and subsequent procurement activities.
Legal Basis of the Apply AI GenAI Program
This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Apply AI: GenAI for Public Administrations' funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 € (EU funding per project)
Allocated Budget:
Total: 42,000,000 € (21,000,000 € EU funding, 21,000,000 € co-funding)
Deadline:
02.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), Switzerland
Sectors:
Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Healthcare, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Public administrations (national, regional, local), Citizens, Businesses
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Digital Innovation Hubs, AI-on-Demand-Platform, Alliance for Language Technologies, action on open-source European foundational model fine-tuning, sectoral AI & Robotics Testing and Experimentation Facilities, data spaces, EuroHPC initiatives, EU AI Innovation Accelerator, regulatory sandboxes, AI Factories, Multi-Country Project on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations.
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