Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas' call under the Digital Europe Programme aims to significantly expand and improve the provision of advanced digital skills education across Europe. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital specialist skills gap by fostering collaboration between higher education institutions, research centers, and businesses to create dynamic digital ecosystems and attract top talent globally.

Who is Funded

This program targets a broad range of entities and geographic areas across Europe, with a clear objective to enhance digital skills and foster innovation.

What is Funded

The program funds the development and delivery of specialized tertiary education in critical digital technologies and interdisciplinary fields, covering various eligible costs to support comprehensive and innovative learning experiences.

Type and Scope of Funding

The financial support provided through this program is in the form of grants, with a significant overall budget allocated to foster specialized digital education programs.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific administrative, legal, and operational conditions, particularly regarding consortium composition and project implementation, with a focus on quality, diversity, and environmental impact.

Application Procedure

The application process for the 'Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas' call involved a single-stage submission, followed by a structured evaluation and grant agreement phase.

The funding program is established under the Digital Europe Programme, with its legal framework defined by EU regulations and work programmes.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

56,473,434 EUR (total requested for above-threshold proposals)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

70,000,000 EUR

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States and associated countries, with a focus on expanding education offer across Europe, including outermost regions and other disadvantaged regions.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Healthcare, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Education, Research, Businesses

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Product Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Planning, Applied Research, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Additional Partners:

Excellence centres, businesses, research centres, private sector

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