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HaDEA is actively contributing to the European AI revolution by funding and managing hundreds of AI-related projects that either develop or apply AI tools. These projects range widely, from applying AI to improve healthcare diagnostics to enhancing earth observation capabilities.

The European Commission has unveiled two new calls for proposals as part of the Connecting Europe Facility - Digital (CEF-Digital) programme, following the recent publication of the list of 13 Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEI) areas.

Under the CEF-Digital programme, HaDEA is seeking experts with strong technical backgrounds on submarine cables.

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), taking place from 2 to 5 March 2026 in Barcelona, is a key event for the global connectivity industry. Discover the HaDEA-managed projects attending the event.

The latest call for proposals from the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-Digital) programme opened with a deadline to apply by 6 May 2026 at 17.00 (Brussels time). Join the Info Session online on 5 March at 09.30 to learn more.

Discover a selection of EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA that are further enhancing the Union’s capabilities to be protected against cyber threats.

HaDEA is happy to announce the launch of a new call in the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-Digital) programme improving Europe's digital connectivity infrastructures until 2027.

The HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 took place on 19 January 2026 at the Charlemagne Conference Centre in Brussels and online, bringing together around 500 participants on site and close to 150 participants online.

Europe is entering a new era of preparedness. By managing eight major EU funding programmes across areas of health, digital, industry and space, the HADEA supports projects that strengthen the Union’s resilience and capacity to respond to whatever crisis comes next.

The Commission has selected 56 projects from the fourth round of calls for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme.

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 will take place from 4 to 6 November in Barcelona, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of urban living. Discover the HaDEA-managed projects participating.

On 18 June 2025, HaDEA organised a full-day event dedicated to empowering Lithuanian researchers, innovators, business representatives, enterpreneurs and other experts from various institutions and organisations to succeed in EU funding programmes.

The Digital Europe Programme (DEP) and previously the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Telecom) programme have funded actions aimed at supporting independent regional hubs for analysis of digital media ecosystems, including the impact of AI in disinformation.

On 26 March HaDEA organised a webinar on REporting and PAyment (REPA), describing how to prepare and present both technical and financial documentation.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed its 4th CEF-Digital call for proposals with its 1st call for the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI), with 24 proposals submitted by the 27 March 2025 deadline.

Last week the team of the official portal for European data delivered the EU Open Data Days 2025, a two day conference that brings together data enthusiasts, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss and showcase the power of open data. Discover HaDEA-managed projects in this field.

Connecting Europe Facility - Digital Call 4 closed on 13 February with a budget of €233 million for 5G Large-Scale Pilots and Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways. It drew an impressive total of 321 partners responding with 85 proposals.

HaDEA is gearing up for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, happening from 3 to 6 March at Fira Gran via in Barcelona. As the world’s biggest event for the mobile communications industry, MWC brings together over 100 000 companies, government representatives, investors, and startups.

Awarded in 2022 within CEF Digital’s “backbone networks for pan-European cloud federations” topic, the project DNS4EU is deploying the first EU-wide protective DNS ecosystem for public services. This will contribute to and strengthen European sovereignty.

One of the key contributions of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Telecom programme over its 10 years lifespan has been the development of technological solutions driven by the availability of public data. Discover the SPOTTED project, part of the public open data portfolio managed by HaDEA.

This call is the first launched in the framework of the second Work Programme for the digital part of the  Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-Digital), which defines the scope and objectives of the EU-supported actions aimed to improve Europe's digital connectivity infrastructures until 2027.

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme has prioritised cybersecurity as a fundamental area of investment, funding a variety of projects which address cybersecurity challenges at multiple levels.

The Commission has selected 53 projects from the third round of calls for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme.

The development of new sets of skills and competencies, as well as appropriate digital infrastructure and equipment have become crucial to support the transformation of the whole education ecosystem.

Imagine seamless 5G connectivity that allows you to travel and work on the move, drive (semi-)automatically, form convoys of connected vehicles, or utilise mission-critical services as you cross the borders between EU countries.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) is looking for experts in digital infrastructure domains to evaluate project proposals submitted under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital calls. Apply by September 2024!

This year marks 10 years since the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Programme was launched in 2014. To celebrate its anniversary, HaDEA will publish a series of articles to highlight the results and achievements of this funding instrument.

HaDEA will be at this year's Submarine Networks EMEA conference on 29 and 30 May. Join to meet CEF Digital project beneficiaries learn about the latest accomplishments in the field and the role of the Agency in supporting the Digital Global Gateways strategy of the EU.

The European Commission published in February its Connectivity Package with a White Paper on the future of digital infrastructures in Europe, and a Recommendation on the security and resilience of submarine cable infrastructures. 

Mobile World Congress is taking place from 26 to 29 February at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Discover several HaDEA-managed projects working in the field of mobile communications and connectivity.

The third round of CEF Digital calls, worth €241 million, attracted 74 proposals with coordinators from 24 different countries and a total of 229 partners in the proposed consortia compositions.

Safer Internet Day (SID) aims to raise awareness of online safety issues, including disinformation and fake news and their impact on our society. Discover some useful resources related to disinformation and fake news developed by the SICs and by the EDMO hubs.

Ten projects have been selected under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital) programme, to spearhead the implementation of 5G connectivity, enabling cutting-edge and innovative applications.

The 2024 edition of the European 5G Conference is taking place in Brussels, Belgium,on 30 and 31 January. Discover four HaDEA-managed projects present at the conference.

The European Commission has signed grant agreements with 37 projects selected under the second set of calls for proposals for the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital).

The Commission has selected 42 projects among those submitted under the CEF Digital second round of calls for proposals.

Since the beginning of its mandate, HaDEA has been working hard to facilitate the digital transition by funding digital projects. To showcase funding opportunities and successful projects, HaDEA will host a masterclass and a booth at Web Summit 2023.

To celebrate the 11th anniversary of the European Cyber Security Month (ECSM), HaDEA is highlighting projects funded under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Digital Europe Programme.

Today, the third calls for proposals under the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme opened with a deadline to apply by 17 January 2024. Join the online Info Day on 17 October to learn all about the call.

HaDEA has been managing projects contributing to several key policy initiatives announced in the previous SOTEU addresses. One of them is Digital Skills announced in the 2022.

HaDEA has been managing projects contributing to several key policy initiatives announced in the previous SOTEU addresses. One of them is Global Gateway partnerships announced in the 2021.

World Wide Web Day 2023 is celebrated on 1 August to highlight the impact the Web has had on our society. The Web was created in 1989 to share information between educational facilities and universities across the world.

Join us on 11 October from 9:30 to 16:30 CEST for an exclusive opportunity to be part of the 5GSC Community Conference, hosted by the 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform in collaboration with the European Commission, DG CNECT.

Presentations and recording available of the webinar on REPA (Reporting and Payment), amendment and costs eligibility, organised by HaDEA.

HaDEA will have a stand at Submarine Networks EMEA on 31 May showcasing funded projects and providing information on how to apply for funding to potential applicants.

The Electronic Exchange of Social Information (EESSI) funded under CEF Telecom is an IT platform that strengthens protection of EU citizens social security rights.

The 4th European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD2023) takes place in Brussels on 3 and 4 May 2023. Discover the H2020 project managed by HaDEA and its developments in the automotive and railway sectors.

The second round of Connecting Europe Facility - Digital (CEF Digital) calls, worth €240 million, attracted 69 proposals with coordinators from 21 different countries and a total of 182 partners in the proposed consortia compositions.

Don't miss the 5G for Smart Communities launch event

The recording of the second info day for the 5G for Smart Communities call is published on YouTube

The deadlines to apply for the second set of CEF Digital calls have been extended

The projects range from deployment of 5G infrastructure and submarine cables within and to the EU, to cloud infrastructure interconnections and European DNS resolution infrastructure.

Following the first CEF Digital call for proposals, 15 projects were awarded EU funding to accelerate the deployment of 5G connectivity infrastructures along the main transport paths throughout Europe

The Commission selected seven projects that will deploy 5G connectivity and enable innovative use cases for public services and services of general interest.

HaDEA’s project Open Maps for Europe was awarded the GeoSpatial 2022 Professional Best Project Award for its innovation at the BeGEO congress in Brussels.

HaDEA implements EU programmes and projects that aim to improve life in cities and communities.

Missed the info day dedicated to the new CEF Digital calls? Recording and presentation are now available.

The info day on the new calls launched under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital will take place virtually on 25 October.

The second set of calls under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital Programme is open for submission of proposals.

Public Open Data, Cybersecurity or Safer Internet are examples of DSIs that support the development of a safe and open Internet

Last chance to enroll in one of the upskilling masters in AI funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme

The Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) is looking for experts in digital infrastructure domains to evaluate project proposals submitted under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital calls for the 2022 call foreseen this upcoming fall

HaDEA contributes to the development of a digital and connected society by implementing EU digital programmes.

The deadline to apply for the first set of calls for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme has been extended until 20 April 2022

On 19 January 2022 from 09:30 to 13:30, the Info Day on the first CEF Digital calls took place. Recordings and presentations are now available.