DIGITAL-2023-CLOUD-AI-04-DEVELOPCITI

Developing citiverse

Status
open for submission
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Action type
DIGITAL Simple Grants
Opens
11 May 2023
Deadline
26 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

EU grant for developing citiverse using cloud, AI, VR/AR, and smart city technologies.

This call funds projects developing the citiverse, integrating cloud computing, AI, and immersive technologies. It targets innovations in smart cities, data spaces, and digital twins. The goal is to enhance urban planning, mobility, and environmental management with advanced digital solutions.

Likely relevant for

  • Cloud computing developers
  • AI researchers
  • Smart city technology providers
  • VR/AR and immersive environment developers
  • Urban mobility planners
  • Data space and digital twin specialists

Project signals

Focus on urban digital transformationUse of AI and cloud for city servicesDevelopment of immersive or metaverse environmentsIntegration of open/public data for smart communities

What it funds

  • Development of the citiverse integrating cloud computing and AI
  • Use of immersive technologies such as VR/AR for urban environments
  • Smart city solutions including mobility planning and pollution management
  • Creation and use of data spaces and local digital twins
  • Innovations supporting green transition and public data utilization

Expected outcomes

  • Advanced digital platforms for smart cities
  • Improved urban mobility and traffic management
  • Enhanced environmental monitoring and pollution control
  • Deployment of immersive and metaverse environments for citizens
  • Strengthened data value chains and cloud trust/security

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • SMEs and startups
  • Large enterprises
  • Public authorities
  • Consortia of multiple entities
  • Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
  • EU Member States and associated countries
  • Refer to official call text for detailed eligibility conditions
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details not stated in the source data.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:19 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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