Operational digital platforms – Works

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

This call, CEF-DIG-2025-PLATFORMS-WORKS, under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital strand, aimed to fund the deployment of operational digital platforms. These platforms were crucial for accelerating the digitalization of the energy and mobility sectors by enhancing interoperability and standardization, while contributing to EU environmental and energy targets and strengthening technological sovereignty. Please note: This call has been cancelled.

Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants, Geographic Scope, and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the Operational Digital Platforms funding program, specifying who can apply, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives the program aims to achieve. The primary goal is to deploy cross-border digital infrastructure to accelerate digitalization in energy and mobility.

What is Funded: Project Types, Thematic Areas, and Covered Costs

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Operational Digital Platforms program. It outlines the specific industries and sectors the program supported, defined which costs were eligible for reimbursement, and specified the typical maturity or development phase of the projects targeted for support. The program primarily focused on deploying AI-driven cross-border digital infrastructure in the energy and transport sectors.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the financial support available through the Operational Digital Platforms program. It details the specific type of financial instrument utilized, the maximum funding amounts available per project, the applicable funding rates, and the expected duration for funded initiatives, offering clarity on the financial parameters for potential applicants.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the Operational Digital Platforms program. It covers critical stipulations for submission, consortium formation rules, and specific provisions governing project execution, including digital security.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of applying for the Operational Digital Platforms funding. It outlines the step-by-step application submission process, including the required documentation and digital submission methods. It also describes how applications were evaluated and the channels through which funding decisions were communicated to applicants.

This section establishes the authoritative foundation for the Operational Digital Platforms funding program. It identifies the primary legal instruments that formally authorize and govern its existence, along with other significant regulations that shape its implementation and operation. It also clarifies how the official texts of these foundational documents can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Cancelled

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States (including OCTs)

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Technology providers, energy consumers/producers, fleet operators, grid operators, data center operators, AI/cloud providers, EU industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (Connecting Europe Facility)

Managed By:

European Health & Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Additional Partners:

BEGONIA Coordination and Support Action

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