CEF-DIG-2023-GATEWAYS-WORKS

Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways - works

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

Funding for backbone connectivity infrastructure under Digital Global Gateways works.

This call funds infrastructure projects to enhance backbone connectivity as part of the Digital Global Gateways initiative. It supports construction and upgrade works to improve digital infrastructure. The submission deadline is in early 2024.

Likely relevant for

  • Infrastructure project developers
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Digital infrastructure planners

Project signals

projects involving backbone network construction or upgradesdigital connectivity infrastructure enhancementalignment with Digital Global Gateways objectives

What it funds

  • Backbone connectivity infrastructure projects
  • Works related to digital infrastructure under Digital Global Gateways

Expected outcomes

  • Improved digital backbone connectivity
  • Enhanced digital infrastructure capacity and resilience

Who can apply / participate

  • Public authorities
  • Private companies
  • Consortia including telecom operators and infrastructure providers
  • Check if consortium formation is required or allowed
  • Likely focused on EU member states or associated countries
  • Eligibility criteria to be confirmed from official call documents
  • Exact applicant eligibility details
  • Consortium size and composition rules

Must check before shortlisting

  • specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • budget and funding rate details
  • geographical scope and priority areas

Money

Budget details not stated in the source data.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Check official call documents for detailed application requirements and conditions

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.

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Official source text

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