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