(ANSA) – ROME, APR 28 – The European Commission has launched four new calls for proposals worth 140 million euros under the Digital Europe Programme to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI), promote advanced digital skills, expand the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), and combat disinformation.
Of the 140 million euros, 55 million have been allocated to introduce generative AI into public administration and the agri-food sector, as well as to ensure regulatory compliance, support the Alliance on Processor and Semiconductor Technologies, and develop data spaces, the EU executive explained in a statement.
A further 27 million euros will contribute to the creation of four new digital skills academies focusing on quantum technologies, AI, and virtual worlds to enhance advanced digital skills within the EU.
Calls worth 11 million euros will focus on completing and expanding the EDIH network in associated countries, while also strengthening its focus on AI.
The Commission will also allocate 47 million euros to the deployment and optimal use of new digital technologies, including support for the Safer Internet Centres network.
Within this 47-million-euro call, 5 million will be earmarked for the creation of a European fact-checking network, in line with President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2024-2029 political guidelines.
The initiative will also include a system to protect fact-checkers from harassment, a fact-checker archive, and an emergency fact-checking response capability.
The calls for proposals will close on September 2.
This is the first series of calls under the 2025-2027 Digital Work Programme, which focuses on rolling out next-generation innovative technologies across Europe.
#IMCAP “Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views expressed belong solely to the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.” (ANSA).
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Of the 140 million euros, 55 million have been allocated to introduce generative AI into public administration and the agri-food sector, as well as to ensure regulatory compliance, support the Alliance on Processor and Semiconductor Technologies, and develop data spaces, the EU executive explained in a statement.
A further 27 million euros will contribute to the creation of four new digital skills academies focusing on quantum technologies, AI, and virtual worlds to enhance advanced digital skills within the EU.
Calls worth 11 million euros will focus on completing and expanding the EDIH network in associated countries, while also strengthening its focus on AI.
The Commission will also allocate 47 million euros to the deployment and optimal use of new digital technologies, including support for the Safer Internet Centres network.
Within this 47-million-euro call, 5 million will be earmarked for the creation of a European fact-checking network, in line with President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2024-2029 political guidelines.
The initiative will also include a system to protect fact-checkers from harassment, a fact-checker archive, and an emergency fact-checking response capability.
The calls for proposals will close on September 2.
This is the first series of calls under the 2025-2027 Digital Work Programme, which focuses on rolling out next-generation innovative technologies across Europe.
#IMCAP “Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views expressed belong solely to the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.” (ANSA).
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