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CEF – Equipment for smart European cable systems Works – 2026

CEF - The Connecting Europe Facility programme aims at promoting growth, jobs, and competitiveness through infrastructure investment.

2026-06-30
20 million euros
Open

Call synthesis

Call reference CEF-DIG-2026-SMART-CABLES
Programme CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY PROGRAMME
Institution European Commission
Sectors Energy Environment & Climate Research & Innovation Technology & Digital
Beneficiaries EU & International Organisation Large company (> 250 employees) Research centre & university Smes & Start-Ups (< 249 Employees) State administration & affiliated entities

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Call reference

CEF-DIG-2026-SMART-CABLES



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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

  • To enhance the security, resilience and overall performance of the submarine fibre cable infrastructure within or connecting to the Union by deploying smart cable technologies
  • To promote the use of data gathered by smart cables with authorised relevant stakeholders

Among financed actions

  • Studies
  • Works

Eligibility

  • Be legal entities (public or private bodies)
  • Be established in one of the eligible countries:
    • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories)
  • Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register before submitting the proposal

Additional information

  • Initial duration of the action: up to 24 months

Extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment.

  • Contact: HADEA-CEF-DIGITAL-CALLS@ec.europa.eu

Useful

Financement
  • Total budget of the call: 20 million euros
  • Amount of the grant: maximum 4 million euros per project

The grant awarded may be lower than the amount requested.

  • Funding rate: between 30% and 70% of the total eligible costs