Digital Europe Programme - AI Continent (SO2)

Calls for proposals in the SO2 of the Digital Europe Programme

The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. The aim of the activities under SO2 "AI Continent" is to develop AI technologies and create an ecosystem to drive innovation and economic growth in the European Union.

What can be funded?

With the 10th call for proposals, the Digital Europe programme is supporting two funding topics with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

Please note the website Shaping Europe's digital future to stay informed about relevant European Commission (EC) events on the tender topics. 
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Aim of the topic Apply AI: Piloting AI-based image screening in medical centers is the testing of cloud-based AI/GenAI systems to support healthcare facilities in analyzing medical image data. Funding is planned for two projects. These are intended to support the implementation of scalable, cloud-based AI/GenAI systems, which are based on European, trustworthy and secure AI/GenAI algorithms and have been developed, trained and validated using very large patient data sets. 
EC funding budget: EUR 9 million, 2 projects | EC funding rate: 50% (Simple Grant)

The topic Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data supports projects that test digital solutions for the automated and data-secure fulfillment of EU requirements by making the regulatory reporting process more efficient and data protection-friendly for various use cases. 
EC funding budget: EUR 8.5 million, 3-4 projects | EC funding rate : 50% (Lump Sum Grant)

For both topics, it is possible to apply for national co-funding. A prerequisite is the timely submission of the fully completed and duly signed One pager via email to patricia. trinkl@ffg. at and max. arends@ffg. at no later then 21 September, 2026. Please note that national co-funding is possible for co-funding amounts of at least EUR 100,000. The evaluation will take place after the deadline. In case of a positive evaluation and availability of co-funding, you will receive a “Letter of Intent” before the EC submission deadline. We are available to answer any questions in advance.

Who can be funded?

European consortia are funded, see tender documents from the European Commission.

What is the amount of funding?

The European Commission has a funding budget of a total of 17.5 million euros available for the two advertised topics.

What are the submission criteria?

The submission criteria are described in the European Commission's tender documents.

How does the submission work?

Submissions are made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal

When will a decision be made?

Expected to be January 2027

Max ARENDS

Nationale Kontaktstelle
+43 577 55-4206 E-Mail
HACKL Daniela

Daniela HACKL

Nationale Kontaktstelle
+43 577 55-4209 E-Mail
TRINKL Patricia

Patricia TRINKL

Nationale Kontaktstelle
+43 577 55-4213 E-Mail

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