Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

This program, part of the Digital Europe Programme, focuses on establishing specialized education programs to cultivate advanced digital skills within the European Union. It addresses the critical need for ICT specialists and aims to boost Europe's digital capacity by fostering robust partnerships between academia, businesses, and research.

Who is Funded

Consortia of higher education institutions, vocational education and training institutions, research organizations, and businesses are the primary beneficiaries of this program. The initiative seeks to strengthen advanced digital skills across the European Union and associated countries, targeting the development and deployment of key digital technologies.

What is Funded

The program supports the design and delivery of tertiary degree education programs focused on advanced digital technologies and their applications in strategic sectors. Funded activities encompass curriculum development, student support, and the creation of interoperable educational infrastructures.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provides financial support in the form of lump sum grants with a 50% funding rate, requiring beneficiaries to co-finance the remaining costs. A total budget of 30,000,000 € was allocated for this specific topic, targeting approximately three grants.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding proposal admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and consortium composition. The program emphasizes collaborative efforts and financial robustness in proposals, alongside adherence to the Digital Europe Programme's general legal and financial frameworks.

Application Procedure

The application process is a single-stage submission, with detailed evaluation criteria and timelines provided in the comprehensive call document.

The program operates under the European Union's regulatory framework for digital initiatives, anchored by specific regulations and work programmes that ensure its legitimacy and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

30,000,000 € (total for topic, 3 expected grants)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

30,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and associated countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Healthcare, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Medical Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Educational and Research Institutions, Businesses, Public Sector, Students

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Planning, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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