CEF-DIG-2023-GATEWAYS-STUDIES

Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways - Studies

Status
open for submission
Programme
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
Action type
CEF Project Grants
Opens
17 Oct 2023
Deadline
20 Feb 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for studies on backbone connectivity to support Digital Global Gateways under CEF-DIG-2023-GATEWAYS.

This call funds studies aimed at improving backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways. It supports projects that analyze and plan digital infrastructure enhancements. The goal is to strengthen digital connectivity on a global scale.

Likely relevant for

  • Telecommunications infrastructure planners
  • Digital connectivity researchers
  • Policy analysts in digital infrastructure
  • Consultants for digital infrastructure projects
  • Organizations involved in global digital networks

Project signals

Focus on digital backbone connectivityStudies supporting Digital Global GatewaysProjects aligned with CEF digital infrastructure goals

What it funds

  • Studies on backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways
  • Analysis and planning of digital infrastructure improvements
  • Technical and economic assessments related to digital networks

Expected outcomes

  • Detailed study reports on backbone connectivity
  • Recommendations for infrastructure development
  • Support for implementation of Digital Global Gateways

Who can apply / participate

  • Public bodies
  • Private companies
  • Research organizations
  • Consortia including multiple entity types
  • Check if consortium formation is required or allowed
  • Likely EU member states and associated countries
  • Possibly international partners involved
  • Must meet CEF programme eligibility criteria
  • Specific rules for this call to be verified
  • Exact eligibility conditions
  • Consortium size and composition
  • Geographical restrictions

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:02 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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