Digital Europe Programme

KEY FACTS Total budget: about 8.1B EUR (2021 to 2027) Max per applicant: no fixed SME cap; SMEs usually access subsidised services via EDIHs rather than direct cash grants Co-funding: typically 50% EU / 50% national or private Already allocated: roughly 60 to 70% by mid 2026 (estimate) Open until: periodic calls on the EU Funding and Tenders portal Eligible costs: AI deployment, supercomputing access, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills and training Who can apply: EU businesses of all sizes with an SME focus; Latvian SMEs are eligible The Digital Europe Programme is the EU's funding programme for bringing digital technology to businesses, public services and citizens, backing projects in artificial intelligence, advanced digital skills and wider tech adoption. Funding runs through regular calls with their own scope and deadlines, so opportunities change through the year. Check the official European Commission page for open calls. We can help you identify which ones match team training and AI adoption.