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Digital Europe Programme

Funds Europe-wide digital capability development in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, hardware, and IoT.

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The Digital Europe Programme (DEP) is the EU's deployment-focused digital funding instrument for 2021–2027, with a budget exceeding EUR 8.1 billion. It is distinct from Horizon Europe: while Horizon funds research and innovation, DEP funds deployment of proven digital capabilities and the building of advanced digital capacity across industry, public administration, and the broader economy. DEP is …

What this grant funds

AI deployment; High-Performance Computing; Cybersecurity; Advanced Digital Skills; Digital transformation of public administration and industry; Semiconductors (Chips Act).

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu