Proposal Writing in the DIGITAL Europe Programme
- Target group:
Anyone who wants to learn how to write strong proposals for the DIGITAL Europe Programme
- Fee:
Free of charge
- Registration deadline:
01 Dec kl. 15.00
About the event
This event is for those who want to take part in projects under the DIGITAL Europe Programme. The course will show you how to write strong proposals, help you understand the application process, teach you how to build a collaborative project (consortium), and explain what characterizes a successful proposal.
The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is the EU’s programme for investing in and developing digital skills and capacity across society and industry. Its goal is to accelerate digital transformation and make it easier to adopt digital tools developed in Europe. Unlike Horizon Europe, which funds research and innovation, DIGITAL supports the practical development and deployment of digital solutions.
The programme has a budget of over EUR 8.1 billion and prioritizes key areas such as supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced digital skills.
DIGITAL supports projects where the technology is already developed and ready to be implemented. Applications under DIGITAL are shorter than in many other programmes, and there is no requirement for groundbreaking research (excellence). Projects are evaluated based on relevance, impact, and the quality of the implementation plan.
DIGITAL typically funds up to 50 percent of total project costs, meaning you will need to find partners to cover the remaining expenses—whether from the private sector or public institutions.
Programme
Event opening and introduction to the course
General success features in DIGITAL
- Project types, key success features
- Funding schemes, DIGITAL Work Programme 2025-2027
- DIGITAL infrastructure to integrate/benefit from
- What are the steps, what are the tasks and responsibilities of a partner and the coordinating organisation?
Break
Building a winning consortium
- Build the most suitable Consortium for your next DIGITAL project.
- What are the key aspects to consider while building up your partnership?
- Your tools to find the right partners: searching facilities, networks, events and more.
- Maintaining partnerships and connections in the long run.
- Tips on networking events and virtual networking to be prepared in these times.
- Understand the winning consortium characteristics in DIGITAL.
Break
Hands-on approach on proposal writing I
- DEP Standard application form step-by-step
- Finding a call and doing a background research: Checking previously funded projects, finding results to build on, checking policy documents – analyse the call.
- Proposal writing and submission on the portal.
Lunch Break
Hands-on approach on proposal writing II
- DEP Standard application form step-by-step
- Budget development
- Evaluation procedure
Break
NCP introducing best practices in DEP
Workshop practicing the basic steps
End and Special Teardown Session
Contact
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