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Smart Networks and Service Joint Undertaking and the European Space Agency agree to deepen cooperation on the development of next-generation connectivity

A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has been agreed to deepen the collaboration on the future of communication technology between the two organisations. This collaboration between the two organisations promises to support research and development and boost innovation in integrating …

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€204 million funding for projects boosting innovation in business digitalisation, digital skills, health, public and automotive sectors

The European Commission published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over €204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe. The nine calls under the Digital Europe Programme focus on unlocking the potential of AI and big data, the completion of the Network of European Digital …

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EU announces AI Factories Antennas across Member States and partner countries

The European Commission announced the launch of ‘AI Factories Antennas’ in seven Member States, Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia, and in partner countries including Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, and Serbia. During her visit to Western Balkans, President von der Leyen announced the new sites in Serbia and North Macedonia, …

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Digital Europe Programme amended to accelerate the Commission’s digital ambitions

The European Commission has made the first amendment to the Digital Europe (DIGITAL) Work Programme 2025-2027 ensuring EU resources continue to support the Commission’s ambitions on developing and deploying critical technologies in Europe. In the final two years of the Work Programme, the amendment adjusts investment to the most recent political priorities of the Commission. Among …

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New mobile app eases access to EU funding

Every year, EU citizens have access to more than €38 billion in funding opportunities through the EU’s Funding and Tenders Portal. To make applying for these funds easier and more user-friendly, a new mobile app ‘EU funding & me’ was launched this week. This new app acts as a complementary tool to the portal. While …

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EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices

The EU Data Act has started to apply in the EU, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, like smartwatches and cars, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to use this data to develop innovative after-sale services. The Data Act increases access to high-quality data and with it the potential for data-driven …

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Commission opens applications for an industrial alliance to facilitate collaboration on digital vehicles

Applications to the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) opened this week, with the alliance set to advance digitalisation and innovation in the automotive industry. Announced under the Automotive Action Plan, ECAVA is an industrial discussion and advisory forum that will bring together key stakeholders from across the automotive value chain.. The Alliance will position …

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Call for proposals to raise awareness about information integrity risks and to strengthen media literacy among young Europeans

The Commission has launched a €6 million call for proposals as part of its pilot projects and preparatory actions to raise awareness about information integrity risks and to strengthen media literacy among young Europeans. The call will fund two projects and seeks to engage Europeans between 15-30 and influencers. Discussing risks such as online manipulation …

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