Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas initiative, part of the Digital Europe Programme, aims to significantly boost Europe's digital workforce. It uniquely fosters strong partnerships between academia, businesses, and research organizations across the EU to develop and deliver advanced digital skills education, addressing critical shortages in ICT specialists and accelerating digital transformation.

Who is Funded

This section details the entities eligible for funding, focusing on collaborative efforts to enhance digital skills across Europe, and outlines the program's strategic objectives to address the shortage of ICT specialists.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under this program, emphasizing advanced digital skills development and specialized education.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial instrument, the funding rate, and expected project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the funding program, covering aspects from application terms to consortium structures and financial regulations.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process, including submission details and how proposals are evaluated.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the "Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas" funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 50% of eligible costs

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

30,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Construction and Building Materials

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Higher education, vocational education and training, research organizations, businesses, public sector entities

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Higher education institutions, vocational education and training institutions, research organisations, businesses.

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