Details
- Status
- Open
- Reference
- CEF-DIG-2026-SMART-CABLES
- Publication date
- 17 March 2026 in Learn more
- Opening date
- Deadline model
- Single-stage
- Deadline date
- 30 June 2026, 17:00 (CEST)
- Programme Sector
- Digital
- Programme
- Connecting Europe Facility 2
Description
The call CEF-DIG-2026-SMART-CABLES is open, aiming to enhance existing submarine telecommunications infrastructure with SMART capabilities. With a budget of €20 million, this initiative seeks to integrate sensors and other monitoring components measuring temperatures, detecting acoustic or other signals, etc. thereby collecting real-time ocean and seismic data as well as improve the monitoring functionalities of these critical communication networks.
To learn more about this call and address any questions or queries, stakeholders are invited to attend the Info Day scheduled for 26 March 2026, from 9.30 to 12.30 CET. No prior registration is required; attendees can simply click on the provided link for access.