<\/span><\/h3>\nThe programme runs from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, i.e. the period of the multiannual financial framework. It is backed by an indicative allocation of more than \u20ac7.5 billion at 2021 prices and is implemented mainly under direct management by the European Commission.
\nThe regulation sets out 5 specific objectives aiming to widen Europe\u2019s capacities in key digital technology areas in the private sector and in areas of public interest.<\/p>\n
High-performance computing (\u20ac2,226,914,000)<\/p>\n
The operational objectives are primarily implemented through the European high-performance computing joint undertaking, set up under Regulation (EU) 2018\/1488:<\/p>\n
easily accessible world-class exascale* supercomputing and data infrastructure for public and private users \u2014 particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), easily accessible for research, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018\/1488;
\nan EU-wide high-performance computing ecosystem, covering science and industry, including hardware, software, applications, services, interconnections and digital skills;
\npost-exascale infrastructure, including integration with quantum computing technologies and research infrastructures for computing science and encouraging the necessary hardware and software development.<\/p>\n
Artificial intelligence (AI) (\u20ac2,061,956,000)<\/p>\n
Supports the following operational objectives:<\/p>\n
core AI capacities and knowledge, including better quality data resources and exchange mechanisms, and libraries of algorithms, accessible to businesses \u2014 especially SMEs and start-ups \u2014 as well as citizens, not-for-profit organisations, research institutions, universities and public administrations;
\nEU testing and experimentation facilities for commercial application and production systems to better integrate technologies within value chains.<\/p>\n
Cybersecurity and trust (\u20ac1,649,566,000)<\/p>\n
Supports the following operational objectives:<\/p>\n
advanced cybersecurity equipment, tools and data infrastructures, together with the EU Member States;
\nknowledge, capacity and skills related to cybersecurity, including best practices;
\ncapabilities of the Member States and the private sector in support of the Cybersecurity of NIS directive (Directive (EU) 2016\/1148);
\nresilience, risk-awareness and at least basic levels of cybersecurity;
\nbetter coordination between the civilian and defence cybersecurity spheres.<\/p>\n
Advanced digital skills (\u20ac577,347,000)<\/p>\n
The programme supports the development of advanced digital skills to:<\/p>\n
increase Europe\u2019s talent pool;
\nbridge the digital divide and foster greater professionalism, especially in high-performance and cloud computing, big data analytics, cybersecurity, distributed ledger technologies (e.g. blockchain), quantum technologies, robotics and AI.<\/p>\n
Operational objectives include high-quality short-term and long-term training and courses, on-the-job training, and work placements (as appropriate) for students and the workforce, in particular in SMEs and in the public sector.<\/p>\n
Deployment and best use of digital capacity and interoperability (\u20ac1,072,217,000)<\/p>\n
Supports the following objectives:<\/p>\n
effective deployment of state-of-the-art digital technologies, such as HPC, AI and cybersecurity by actors in the public sector and in areas of public interest, such as health and care, education, judiciary, customs, transport, mobility, energy, environment, cultural and creative sectors;
\ndeployment and use of integrated and interoperable trans-European infrastructures and agreed digital standards in the public sector;
\nuse of solutions and frameworks including of open-source solutions by public administrations, businesses and citizens;
\neasy access to digital technology testing and piloting of digital technologies for the public sector and EU industry, particularly SMEs;
\nsupport uptake of advanced digital technologies, including HPC, AI, cybersecurity and blockchain, by the public sector and industry, particularly SMEs and start-ups;
\nensure continuous capacity at EU level to lead digital development, observing, analysing and adapting to fast-evolving digital trends, and sharing best practices;
\nbuild a future European ecosystem for trusted data sharing and digital infrastructures.<\/p>\n
A network of European digital innovation hubs will provide access to technological expertise for businesses \u2014 in particular SMEs \u2014 and public administrations. These hubs will bring together industry, businesses and administrations in need of new technological solutions, and companies with market-ready solutions.<\/p>\n
The programme involves co-financing from Member States and, when needed, from the private sector. Grants under the programme may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs.<\/p>\n
The programme is also open to the participation of the following non-EU countries through association or partial association:<\/p>\n
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members who are members of the European Economic Area (EEA);
\ncandidate countries and potential candidates;<\/p>\n
European Neighbourhood Policy countries;
\nother non-EU countries by agreement.
\nDigital Europe is complementary to other programmes supporting digital transition, such as Horizon Europe, which focuses on research and technological development, and the digital aspects of the Connecting Europe Facility.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Application<\/span><\/h3>\nIt has applied since 1 January 2021.<\/p>\n
BACKGROUND
\nSee also:<\/p>\n
The Digital Europe Programme (European Commission)
\nHigh Performance Computing (European Commission)
\nA European approach to artificial intelligence (European Commission)
\nCybersecurity in the Digital Europe programme (European Commission)
\nDigital skills initiatives (European Commission).
\nKEY TERMS
\nExascale: next-generation computing systems capable of executing 1018 (10 to the power of 18) floating operations per second.<\/p>\n
<\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<\/span><\/h3>\nRegulation (EU) 2021\/694 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing the Digital Europe Programme and repealing Decision (EU) 2015\/2240 (OJ L 166, 11.5.2021, pp. 1\u201334).<\/p>\n
RELATED DOCUMENTS
\nRegulation (EU) 2021\/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe \u2014 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290\/2013 and (EU) No 1291\/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, pp. 1\u201368).<\/p>\n
Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020\/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, pp. 11\u201322).<\/p>\n
Regulation (EU) 2019\/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526\/2013 (Cybersecurity Act) (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, pp. 15\u201369).<\/p>\n
Council Regulation (EU) 2021\/1173 of 13 July 2021 on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018\/1488 (OJ L 256, 19.7.2021, pp. 3\u201351).<\/p>\n
Directive (EU) 2016\/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, pp. 1\u201330).<\/p>\n\n
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