DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU

Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas

Status
open for submission
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Action type
DIGITAL Lump Sum Grants
Opens
21 Nov 2023
Deadline
21 Mar 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for specialised education programmes to develop key digital and technological skills in Europe.

This call supports education programmes focused on key capacity areas like AI, quantum technologies, and cybersecurity. It aims to enhance digital skills through curriculum development, training, and partnerships between education and industry. The goal is to strengthen Europe's innovation potential and labour market readiness.

Likely relevant for

  • Education institutions
  • Vocational training providers
  • Higher education institutions
  • SMEs involved in digital skills training
  • Policy makers in education and labour market
  • Technology transfer organisations

Project signals

Focus on advanced digital skills like AI, HPC, quantum computingInclusion of vocational or higher education componentsCollaboration between education and enterprisesDevelopment of teaching materials or certification schemesAddressing labour market needs and skills gaps

What it funds

  • Specialised education programmes in key digital and technological capacity areas
  • Curriculum design and development for advanced digital skills
  • Training activities including continuing professional training and training of trainers
  • Creation of partnerships between education institutions and enterprises
  • Development of teaching materials and digital certification schemes
  • Activities supporting labour market integration and personal skills enhancement

Expected outcomes

  • Improved quality and relevance of education and training in digital skills
  • Enhanced cooperation between education and industry sectors
  • Increased availability of advanced digital skills in the labour market
  • Development of new forms of cooperation and innovation in education
  • Strengthened European innovation potential through skilled workforce

Who can apply / participate

  • Education institutions
  • Vocational education and training providers
  • Higher education institutions
  • SMEs
  • Research organisations involved in education and training
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
  • Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Must verify specific eligibility conditions in the call text
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and applicant types
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium requirements if any

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, 08:22 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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