DIGITAL EUROPE – AI Continent – 2026

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)
    • Listed EEA countries and countries associated to the Digital Europe Programme (list of participating countries)
• 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

Useful

• Guidelines: Click here
• Other call documents: Click here
• Executive Agency website: Click here
• More information: Click here

• 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