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European Digital Skills Awards 2026 open for applications

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The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform launches the 2026 edition of the European Digital Skills Awards. The call for submissions is now open, inviting eligible initiatives to present their proposals, and offering the chance to be recognised for their contribution to shaping Europe's digital future. 

The European Commission invites applications from public, private, academic, research and/or training centres, schools, SMEs or large corporates, EU-funded project consortia, public administrations, NGOs and citizen initiatives, who have either initiated or completed projects that foster the adoption of digital skills in one of the five awards categories to apply. 

The five European Digital Skills Awards categories reflect the diversity of digital skills needs and initiatives shaping Europe’s digital future:

  • Digital Upskilling @ Work: projects focused on upskilling and reskilling professionals in various sector, including SMEs, facilitating job placements for ICT professionals. 
  • Digital Skills for Education: projects specifically aimed at digital upskilling for teachers and/or students, as well as VET providers, schools and administrations.
  • Inclusion in the Digital World: projects delivering digital training, media literacy and accessibility skills to vulnerable and marginalised groups at risk of exclusion.
  • Women in ICT Careers: projects that increase women’s representation in ICT, supporting workforce upskilling, and inspiring girls to pursue tech careers.
  • Cybersecurity Skills: projects designed to develop cybersecurity skills for citizens and SMEs.

For more information about the initiative, the EC news article and the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform can be consulted. Applications can be submitted by completing this application formApplications are open until 20 March.

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