Grants

The grant is intended for companies to make investments that help increase added value and international competitiveness. This is regional aid within the meaning of Article 14 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014.

This action supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works of fiction. Projects will promote the diversity of literature in the target country or countries, with a focus on works written in less widely translated languages. The grant aims to support the profession of literary translator, foster collaboration across the book value chain, and advance EU priorities in greening, digital transition, inclusion, and gender equality.

The ERC Public Engagement with Research Award rewards outstanding science communicators among ERC Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences outside their domain with ERC-funded research. The aim is to recognize and encourage good practice in science communication by ERC grantees through public engagement activities, fostering two-way communication and mutual benefit. Eligible activities include citizen science initiatives, public outreach projects, consultation with citizen groups, and contributions to the public debate, carried out as part of ERC frontier research projects.

The Quantum Grand Challenge aims to advance quantum computing in Europe by supporting projects that develop integrated quantum hardware-software solutions. The program focuses on bridging the gap between promising quantum prototypes and scalable, market-ready platforms, with the objective of driving scientific innovation, economic relevance, and industrial-scale deployment. Selected projects are expected to deliver comprehensive technical and financial roadmaps, benchmarks, proof-of-principle prototypes, and clear commercialization pathways. Successful entities benefit from tailored advisory services and, if selected for Phase 2, further venture debt financing for real-world demonstrations and scaling.

This grant supports issuers and verifiers of driving licences in the roll-out of EU mobile driving licences across Member States. The action aims to facilitate effective implementation of the European Digital Identity Regulation and the harmonized provision of the EU Digital Identity Wallet by the end of 2026. The priority over 2025-2027 is to help complete the transition from existing infrastructure to the new European Digital Identity Framework, enabling 100% of European citizens to access digital identification and supporting secure, cross-border digital transactions. Funded activities contribute to key EU digital services infrastructure (such as digital identity, trust services, eDelivery, and eSignature) and promote adoption and interoperability for citizens, public institutions, and businesses.

This grant supports the expansion and certification of EU Digital Identity Wallets as part of the Digital Europe Programme. Its aim is to facilitate the provision, certification, development, and conformance testing of production-ready EU Digital Identity Wallets by Member States. The grant helps ensure a harmonized and timely deployment ahead of the regulatory deadline at the end of 2026, supporting both the technical and legal interoperability required for digital identity across the EU. Activities are designed to promote rapid adoption by citizens, businesses, and public institutions, advancing digital identification and key public services across Member States in line with the Digital Decade targets. The scope also covers the development of relevant digital service infrastructures for secure digital transactions, electronic attestation, and certification components.

ELEVATE aims to empower stakeholders in advanced digital skills through coordination and capacity building at the European level. The League will deliver a seal of quality/accreditation for training modules, undertake capacity building and mentoring, foster collaboration between sectoral academies and initiatives, and provide learning resources through the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform. Networking, community building, and outreach activities will be carried out to boost visibility and stakeholder engagement. ELEVATE will support governance structures, impact assessment, and market analysis, all with the goal of helping achieve Europe's target of 20 million ICT specialists by 2030, including increased participation by women.

This grant supports the completion of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) network by including entities from countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme that have not yet participated in previous EDIH calls. These entities will provide a full set of EDIH services, including support for digital transformation and AI adoption among SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector organizations within their region and expertise area. The aim is to bridge technology gaps, enhance digital maturity, and support the uptake of European AI and other digital technologies in line with EU values, contributing to climate and environmental goals, and strengthening strategic autonomy and economic convergence across the EU.

This grant supports the development and expansion of a data space for manufacturing in the EU, aiming to collect large, high-quality data from diverse industrial environments. The initiative focuses on enabling authorized AI developers to access pooled data to train generative AI models tailored to industrial needs, thereby boosting productivity and fostering collaboration among key manufacturing sectors. The scope covers projects in areas such as predictive maintenance, process automation, supply chain management, product development, and sustainability in production.