Sectoral digital skills academies: Digital Skills Academy in GenAI
The Digital Skills Academy in GenAI is a European Union funding program under the Digital Europe Programme aimed at bridging the AI skills gap across strategic EU sectors. This initiative establishes a one-stop-shop for educational and training schemes in AI and Generative AI (GenAI), with a particular focus on empowering students and professionals to develop, deploy, and apply AI models safely and responsibly. It fosters collaboration between academia, industry (including SMEs), and research institutions to drive large-scale European-wide roll-out of academic programs and short-term trainings in advanced digital skills.
Who is Funded
The Digital Skills Academy in GenAI focuses on empowering a diverse range of individuals and organizations across the European Union and associated countries with advanced AI skills. The program aims to address the critical AI skills gap in key economic sectors, ensuring that Europe remains competitive in the digital transformation.
What is Funded
This funding program supports projects that build digital skills across various key economic sectors, covering the development and implementation of comprehensive training modules and practical educational initiatives. The focus is on critical areas such as AI foundation model development, data science, and the responsible deployment of AI technologies.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Digital Skills Academy in GenAI provides significant financial support through a lump sum grant, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Projects are expected to have an indicative duration of 48 months, allowing for comprehensive development and implementation of training initiatives.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application procedures, consortium composition, budget limitations, and other provisions to ensure ethical and effective program implementation.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Digital Skills Academy in GenAI involves submitting proposals through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, following detailed guidelines for documentation and budget. The selection process ensures proposals are evaluated against specific criteria, with clear timelines for award decisions.
Legal Basis
The Digital Skills Academy in GenAI is established and governed by key EU legal frameworks, ensuring its legitimacy and operational integrity. These foundational documents provide the rules and guidelines for its implementation and funding management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
7,000,000 €
Deadline:
02.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union, associated countries to the Digital Europe Programme, and other non-EU countries (as associated partners without funding).
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Students, ICT specialists, SMEs, Start-ups, Public sector, Female professionals, Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, People with disabilities, Academia, Industry, Research institutions
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
AI Factories, EuroHPC Virtual Training Academy, AI-on-Demand Platform, Networks of Excellence in AI, European Digital Innovation Hubs, EuroHPC Factories, ARISA AI Skills Academy, Erasmus+ Programme, European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies (ELEVATE41)
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