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DIGITAL – EU's programme for a Digital Europe
The EU DIGITAL programme gives Swedish actors the opportunity to develop digital technology in collaboration with European partners. Through the programme, companies, research organisations and others can receive funding for projects that strengthen Europe's digital competitiveness.
The Government agency DIGG has the national coordination responsibility for Sweden's participation in the DIGITAL programme, while Vinnova is responsible for its national co-funding. Co-funding can be applied for by Swedish actors participating in project funded through DIGITAL.
What is DIGITAL?
DIGITAL is the EU's programme to strengthen Europe's digital capacity and competitiveness. The programme funds project that contribute to the digital transformation of Europe.
The programme includes, among other subjects:
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced digital skills
- High-performance computer systems
- Digitalisation and the use of digital technology
- Semiconductor and chip
For Swedish companies and research organisations, DIGITAL can be an opportunity to develop and use new technology in collaboration with organisations in other parts of Europe.
In-depth information about DIGITAL (DIGG.se)
Is this programme something for you?
DIGITAL may be relevant for those who:
- Develop or use advanced digital technology.
- Want to take a technology, service or solution further together with European partners.
- Work with AI, cybersecurity, digital skills or other strategic digital technology.
- Want to build or participate in European digital infrastructure and capacity
- Search funding for project with European relevance.
For many calls for proposals you will need to collaborate with organisations from several European countries. It is therefore a good idea to start planning and finding partners well in advance.
How to search funding for your project
You apply for funding through an EU-call for proposals and carry out the project together with European partners. Once you have been granted an EU-project, you can also apply for national co-funding.
Vinnova's co-funding
Sweden will strengthen its effort on DIGITAL from 2026. Over six year period, a total of SEK 600 million will be invested in national co-funding, which corresponds to SEK 100 million per year.
The funds will support Swedish actors participating in project granted funding within DIGITAL.
If the interest in co-funding is greater than available funds, project with Swedish leadership and high quality, based on the EU's ranking, may be prioritised.
When should I contact Vinnova?
We recommend that you submit a expression of interest as early as possible, preferably when you know you plan to apply for a call within the DIGITAL programme.
This makes it possible for Vinnova to plan the co-funding, and gives us the opportunity to provide early information about the conditions.
Read about current expression of interest
What can be funded through DIGITAL?
The programme funds a wide range of digital technologies:
- Artificial Intelligence
Project that strengthens the development, use and access to AI capabilities in Europe. - Cybersecurity
Investments that strengthen Europe's capabilities in cybersecurity and protection of digital infrastructure. - Digital competence
Initiatives that develop advanced digital skills and access to specialist expertise. - Digital technology and infrastructure
Project which strengthens European digital capacity and the use of digital technologies. - High-performance computer system
Investments in supercomputers, advanced computing and access to European HPC capacity. - Semiconductor
Efforts that strengthen Europe's capacity and competitiveness in semiconductors and chips.
In-depth information about DIGITAL's objective (DIGG.se)
Who does what?
It can be difficult to know which public authority to contact. In simplified terms, the division of responsibilities looks like this:
- The European Commission is responsible for the DIGITAL programme and the European the calls for proposals. It is the European Commission that receives and assesses the applications.
- DIGG has the national coordination responsibility for DIGITAL. On their website there is detailed information about the program's objective, calls for proposals, application process and ongoing project. DIGG guides and is responsible for providing information.
- Vinnova is responsible for the Swedish national co-funding and can co-fund the participation of Swedish actors in granted project within DIGITAL.
Do you want to search funding?
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Questions?
Do you have questions about DIGITAL or are you planning to participate in an upcoming call for proposals? Kontakta Johan Lindberg, Vinnova's national contact person for the program.
Last updated 3 November 2026