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DIGITAL EUROPE – AI Continent – 2026

Digital Europe Programme - Digital Europe programme aims at bridging the gap between digital technology research and market deployment.

2026-10-01
9 million euros
Open

Call synthesis

Call reference DIGITAL-2026-AI-PILOTING-10
Programme DIGITAL EUROPE
Institution European Commission
Sectors Health Research & Innovation Technology & Digital
Beneficiaries Association & NGO Large company (> 250 employees) Local Authority & Affiliated Entity Research centre & university Smes & Start-Ups (< 249 Employees) State administration & affiliated entities

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Call reference

DIGITAL-2026-AI-PILOTING-10



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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

  • To pilot the deployment of cloud-based AI/GenAI systems with trained European AI/GenAI algorithms
  • To optimize resources in radiology departments, alleviating workload pressures
  • To enhance prioritisation of critical cases, enabling faster decision-making
  • To support underserved regions by enabling remote, high-quality screening without requiring on-site specialists

Eligibility

  • Be legal entities (public or private bodies)
  • Be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
    • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
    • Non-EU countries (except for topics with restrictions; see the call document)
  • Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register before submitting the proposal.
  • A consortium composed of minimum 7 independent applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) from 5 different eligible countries and at least one industrial partner must be constituted.

Additional information

  • Initial duration of the action: 36 months
  • Contact: CNECT-A6@ec.europa.eu

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Financement
  • Total budget of the call: 9 million euros
  • Amount of the grant: 4.5 million euros

The grant awarded may be lower than the amount requested.

  • Funding rate: up to 50% of the total eligible costs