Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas
The Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas, part of the Digital Europe Programme, aimed to significantly expand and enhance the availability of advanced digital skills education across Europe. This initiative fostered collaboration between higher education institutions, research centres, and industry to address the critical shortage of digital specialists and promote interdisciplinary learning, ultimately strengthening Europe's digital ecosystem.
Who is Funded and the Program's Objectives
This program specifically targeted organizations and consortia dedicated to advancing digital skills, focusing on higher education institutions collaborating with industry and research centers across Europe. The overarching goal was to bridge the digital skills gap and foster a robust European digital talent pool.
What is Funded: Focus Areas and Activities
The program primarily funded initiatives focused on developing and delivering tertiary degree education programs in various advanced digital technology fields. Supported activities included the creation of partnerships, upgrading technical equipment, supporting teaching staff, and providing student aid.
Type and Scope of Financial Support
The program provided financial support in the form of grants, with a significant total budget allocated to address the call's objectives.
Conditions and Program Requirements
Key conditions and requirements for applicants included specific eligibility criteria, consortium composition rules, and adherence to various legal and financial stipulations detailed in the program's official call document. Emphasis was placed on ensuring project quality, diversity, and environmental considerations.
Application Procedure
The application process involved a single-stage submission. Evaluation results have already been communicated, and grant agreements for selected projects were expected to be signed by late 2022.
Legal Basis of the Program
This funding program operates under the comprehensive framework of the Digital Europe Programme, guided by specific EU regulations and work programmes.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
70,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States and associated countries, including outermost and disadvantaged regions.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Product Development, Service Delivery, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Executive Agency
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