Boosting Digital Skills of young pupils, in particular girls
This EU funding program, "Boosting Digital Skills of young pupils, in particular girls," aims to address the significant shortage of digital and ICT specialists and the severe gender imbalance in these fields. It seeks to increase the number of pupils, especially girls, interested in pursuing digital studies and careers by fostering stronger cooperation between educational institutions and businesses, and scaling up initiatives like the EU Code Week.
Who is Funded
This section details the target beneficiaries and the geographical scope of the "Boosting Digital Skills" program, emphasizing its strategic objective to enhance digital literacy and promote STEM careers, particularly among young girls across the EU.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the "Boosting Digital Skills" program, focusing on initiatives that promote digital literacy and encourage participation in STEM and ICT fields, with a strong emphasis on gender diversity.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section clarifies the financial mechanisms and limits of the "Boosting Digital Skills" program, detailing the type of financial support provided and the maximum available budget.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the "Boosting Digital Skills" program, including application criteria, consortium rules, and other provisions to ensure compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section details the process for submitting applications to the "Boosting Digital Skills" program, including key dates and the method for evaluating proposals.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents governing the "Boosting Digital Skills" funding program, ensuring transparency regarding its mandate and operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union, Other (EEA countries, Digital Europe Programme associated countries, or countries in ongoing association agreement negotiations)
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Healthcare
Beneficiaries:
Young pupils, girls, teachers, schools, higher education institutions, businesses
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
EU Code Week ambassadors, leading teachers, EU Code Week partners (companies, coding clubs), current active EU Code Week coordinators at education ministries or other educational authorities and organisations
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