The EU is providing €63.2 million through the "Digital Europe" program
The European Commission is providing a total of €63.2 million for new AI innovations as part of its "Digital Europe" program . Projects in the areas of health, digital skills, online security, and digital applications will be funded. Stakeholders from North Rhine-Westphalia, both from academia and industry, are expressly invited to submit their own proposals.
A key focus of the tenders is the use of AI-supported image screening in medical centers. Nine million euros available for this purpose, aiming to improve prevention, early detection, and diagnosis of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. A further 24.4 million euros will be invested in expanding digital health services and systems within the framework of the European Health Data Space.
In addition, the Commission is supporting advanced digital skills training with €12.5 million . Further funding is earmarked for digital solutions to facilitate compliance with EU regulations, for research on online information integrity, and for support services to protect children online.
These calls for proposals contribute to the European AI strategy and the EU Commission's action plan for the AI continent. This offers stakeholders from North Rhine-Westphalia the opportunity to contribute their expertise to European innovation projects and actively participate in shaping the development of new AI applications. The submission deadline is October 1, 2026.
Source: KI.NRW
