DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-BOOSTINGDIGIT

Boosting Digital Skills of young pupils, in particular girls

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

Support projects boosting digital skills of young pupils, especially girls, through education and awareness activities.

This call funds projects aimed at improving digital skills among young pupils, with a focus on girls. It supports activities like training, awareness campaigns, and educational resource development. The goal is to reduce the digital skills gap and encourage girls to engage in STEM and ICT fields.

Likely relevant for

  • Educational institutions
  • Youth organizations
  • STEM and ICT educators
  • Gender equality advocates
  • Training providers
  • Policy makers in education

Project signals

Digital skills developmentGirls and STEM engagementEducational resource creationTraining of trainersCommunication and outreach activities

What it funds

  • Projects boosting digital skills of young pupils, especially girls
  • Training activities for teachers and trainers
  • Development and transfer of educational materials
  • Awareness raising and promotion campaigns
  • Networking and stakeholder management

Expected outcomes

  • Increased digital skills among young pupils, particularly girls
  • Improved gender balance in ICT and STEM education
  • Enhanced quality and availability of teaching materials
  • Stronger networks between education and industry
  • Greater awareness of digital career opportunities for youth

Who can apply / participate

  • Educational institutions
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Research organizations
  • Public bodies
  • SMEs
  • Single-stage submission model
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
  • EU Member States and associated countries
  • Focus on youth digital skills and gender balance
  • Applicants should have relevant experience
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium requirements

Money

Budget details not stated; check official call for funding amounts and rates.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model; applicants submit full proposals by the deadline.
  • Check official call page for required documents and conditions.
  • Prepare proposal aligned with call objectives
  • Submit proposal before deadline
  • Ensure compliance with eligibility and consortium rules
  • Verify eligibility criteria carefully
  • Confirm funding rates and budget limits
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:21 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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