The Digital Europe programme started in November 2021 with the publication of the first work programmes and the opening of the first calls. The second round of calls is expected to open on 22 February 2022.

On 23 February, NCP Flanders and the Department of Economics, Science & Innovation (Departement EWI) jointly organise an info session to inform about the content of the upcoming calls, requirements to participate in the programme and the support NCP Flanders can give to interested stakeholders. Among the topics expected for this 2^nd round of calls are artificial intelligence and data (sectoral data spaces for cross-border data sharing, sectoral Testing & Experimentation Facilities (TEFs)), use of digital technologies in education, blockchain, and application of digital technologies in the public sector.

Preliminary programme

• 10.00 – 10.05    Welcome
• 10.05 – 10.15    Introduction to Digital Europe
• 10.15 – 10.35    Open calls
• 10.35 – 10.50    Q&A
• 10.50 – 11.00    break
• 11.00 – 11.15    Participation in Digital Europe: requirements and benefits
• 11.15 – 11.25    Introduction to Funding & Tenders Portal
• 11.25 – 11.35    NCP Support
• 11.35 – 12.00    Q&A

Due to the covid-related restrictions the event will take place digitally

Target public: stakeholders located in Flanders.

Language: The event will be held in English.

Registration
Participation is free but registration is required via this link. The log-in instructions for the session will be send shortly before the event.

Any questions can be send to: marie.timmermann@fwo.be.