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HaDEA has published the "Advanced Digital Skills (ADS) portfolio under the Digital Europe Programme in 2025". This publication presents key insights and achievements from projects in the field of Advanced Digital Skills, funded under the Digital Europe Programme.

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.

With EU4Health funding in the form of 9 direct grants, 22 EU countries and Norway are setting up a coordinated surveillance system, under a OH approach, for cross-border (zoonotic) pathogens that threaten the EU. This action will strengthen the anticipation of and response to possible health risks.

On World Autism Awareness Day, we look at a selection of EU-funded research projects that are advancing our understanding of neurodevelopmental diversity by exploring genetic, biological and environmental factors. 

i-ESA (Interoperability for Enterprise Systems and Applications) is an international forum that aims to facilitate the development of interoperable enterprise systems across diverse technologies and geographical boundaries. Discover some HaDEA-managed projects that will participate in the event.

The European Commission has launched a first-of-its-kind strategy on intergenerational fairness. Among the initiatives aligned with this agenda are four HaDEA-managed projects that exemplify how research and innovation can build intergenerational resilience.

Every 30 March, we celebrate Zero Waste Day, an occasion that highlights the importance of reducing waste and promoting sustainable production. Discover HaDEA-managed projects making significant strides in achieving zero-waste and zero-defect manufacturing.

Discover HaDEA-managed projects highlighted at the "Safe and Sustainable by Design Networking of Horizon Europe Projects" event.

Every year on 22 March, World Water Day raises awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocates for sustainable management of water resources globally. Discover HaDEA-managed projects delivering technologies for sustainable and efficient industrial water consumption and reuse.

On World Down Syndrome Day, discover two projects funded under Horizon 2020 that have made progress in improving our understanding of Down syndrome and enhancing cognition in individuals living with this condition.

Each year on 18 March, Global Recycling Day seeks to raise awareness about the significance of recycling and the role it plays in the sustainable development of our planet.

On the occasion of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we look back at the EU-funded project FEMaLe, which focused on improving the detection and treatment of endometriosis using machine learning and multi-omics data.

The Open Data Day marks the role of open data and data sharing in the development of society and the use of open data around the world. Discover HaDEA-managed projects advancing European data spaces.

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the i-TRIBOMAT project, HaDEA interviewed Dr. Xavier Borras, industrial engineer and coordinator of the project.

Nowadays, basic digital skills are a precondition for inclusion and participation in the labour market and society. With digital topics at its core, HaDEA manages a large portfolio of projects improving digital skills at all levels and across sectors in Europe.

Thanks to the support of EU funding, several projects across health, space and digital innovation are helping improve women’s wellbeing, expand opportunities and foster inclusive excellence. Here is a short selection of EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA.

On World Obesity Day, discover projects funded under Horizon Europe advancing the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

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.

Rare diseases affect over 300 million people worldwide, yet only 6% currently have an approved treatment option. To address this challenge, projects funded under the Horizon Europe ‘Health’ programme conduct research to develop much-needed treatments.

On Rare Disease Day, HaDEA spoke with representatives of the JARDIN Joint Action (JA), Prof. Till Voigtländer and Dr Ursula Unterberger. They explained how the JA is strengthening the work of European Reference Networks (ERNs) by supporting their better integration into healthcare systems in Europe.

Young people nowadays are often described as digital natives — born and raised as netizens and empowered by the vast opportunities that digital technology and social media offer.

HaDEA has just signed three new framework contracts under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme, on behalf of the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), to advance Europe’s preparedness for future influenza threats.

The EU4Health programme is funding a number of projects that address different aspects of paediatric oncology – not only tackling the illness itself but focusing also on the quality of life and emotional wellbeing of affected children and adolescents.

On Safer Internet Day, discover EU co-funded safer internet centres that play a crucial role in promoting online safety by providing educational resources, public awareness tools, and essential counselling and reporting services.

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

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, HaDEA interviewed Marjetka Jelenc, coordinator of the work of the EU4Health Joint Action OriON on National Cancer Control Programmes (NCCPs). Marjetka Jelenc is a medical doctor and PhD and she works as Public Health Specialist and Senior Researcher.

Check out HaDEA-managed projects focused on personalised cancer medicine - an approach where prevention, diagnosis and treatment are tailored to the unique needs of each individual, based on their personal medical history, genetic information and cutting-edge technologies to optimise interventions.

The International Day of Education, celebrated on 24 January, serves as UNESCO's call to acknowledge the important role of education in fostering peace and development. HaDEA, through the Digital Europe Programme, has funded several initiatives that support education.

January is cervical cancer awareness month! The EU4Health project EUCervScreen QA is working on updating the European clinical practice guidelines for cervical cancer prevention and is developing a European Quality Assurance (QA) scheme.

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.

On International Day for Epidemic Preparedness, discover HaDEA-managed projects enhancing Europe’s resilience against potential future outbreaks.

In the context of the Digital Europe Programme calls Data Space for Manufacturing and European Digital Media Observatory hubs, HaDEA organised an Info Day on Thursday 18 December 2025. All presentations and the recording from the session are now available below for your reference.

To strengthen EU-wide health threat preparedness and response, the European Commission has recently established three new EU reference laboratories for public health, specialising on food- and water-borne viruses and bacteria and food-, water- and vector-borne helminths and protozoa

On 16 December 2025, HaDEA organised an info session on the call AI Continent (DIGITAL-2026-EDIH-AC-09), funded under the Digital Europe Programme. All presentations and the recording from the session are now available.

Discover the new Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Industry calls for 2026.

The new Joint Action NFP4Health2, to support the EU4Health National Focal Points (NFPs), recently kicked off.

On behalf of the European Commission, HaDEA has signed a contract with a consortium of European companies to develop a groundbreaking diagnostic device that will provide antimicrobial susceptibility results on bacteria within an hour. 

Mental health continues to be a significant public health challenge across Europe. New projects have recently started their work to enhance mental illness prevention and care in the EU, supported by EU funding through the 2024 EU4Health calls for proposals.

Two projects managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), ManagiDiTH and SUSA, are playing a key role in Europe’s drive to advance digital innovation and reinforce the skills needed to deliver future-ready healthcare services.

New projects funded under the 2024EU4Health calls for proposal aimed at advancing digital healthcare across the EU have recently started.

UnitedXR Europe is taking place in Brussels from 8 to 10 December. XR4ED, a Horizon Europe funded project managed by HaDEA, will participate to the event presenting their educational platform on XR at booth 501 in the exposition area.

HaDEA’s blockchain portfolio seeks to further develop, reinforce, pilot, and deploy the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and its use cases. Let’s take a closer look at some of the projects driving the development of EBSI and its wider ecosystem.

Learn more about the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in our factsheet.

During Men’s Health Awareness Month, discover a number of projects funded under the EU4Health programme and managed by HaDEA that are addressing specific health conditions experienced by men.

On 5 December, HaDEA will host a cluster event for Safer Internet and European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) hubs projects to showcase lessons learnt and best practices from the areas of internet safety for children and young people, and disinformation.

Funded under the 2024 EU4Health calls for proposals, ten projects working on cancer diagnosis and treatment, and quality of life and survivorship have recently started.

Discover the Horizon Europe Digital-funded research projects managed by HaDEA pushing the boundaries of scalability and energy reduction in communication networks by developing novel hardware components and architectures that rely on PICs.

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week draws attention to the urgent issue of tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The EU is playing a pivotal role in the joint fight against AMR through several initiatives funded under the EU4Health programme.

On the occasion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Day, let’s take a closer look at two EU4Health projects working on raising awareness and strengthening prevention of the disease.  

Nexus Forum 2025 took place in Brussels from 5 to 6 November. It focused on the European Commission’s technological priorities related to cloud, AI & sustainability. Three Horizon Europe projects managed by HaDEA presented how they are addressing the technological challenges in these domains.

HaDEA has published “An insight into successful raw materials projects Vol. 5”. This publication presents a selection of projects under the Horizon Europe Programme that are driving innovation in the field of critical raw materials.

On World Diabetes Day, learn about EU4Health projects working on the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Discover new projects funded under EU4Health 2024 calls for proposals supporting Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and focusing on cancer prevention and early detection. 

The European Big Data Value Forum 2025 (EBDVF) is taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 12 and 14 November. Discover the HaDEA-managed projects taking part in the event.

During #MedSafetyWeek, learn about two Joint Actions funded under the EU4Health programme aiming to ensure the safety, quality and regulatory compliance of medicines and medical devices in Europe. 

On the occasion of World Psoriasis Day, HaDEA has spoken with Prof. Leontios Hadjileontiadis, coordinator of the iPROLEPSIS project.   

The Web Summit has established itself as a key event in the global technology calendar, serving as a nexus for innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital trends. Together with other EU entities, HaDEA will take part in this year’s edition, taking place from 10 to 13 November in Lisbon, Portugal.

In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about projects recently launched under the EU4Health programme advancing breast cancer detection and care in Europe.

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.

October is an important month for cybersecurity awareness across Europe, thanks to the European Cyber Security Month (ECSM). Discover HaDEA-managed projects funded under the Digital Europe Programme that are active in this field.

World Standards Day celebrates the collective efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop international voluntary standards within standardisation organisations. Discover how some of the Horizon Europe projects managed by HaDEA contribute to the development and adoption of new standards.

The third edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days will take place from 20 to 22 October 2025 in Brussels. Several HaDEA-managed projects will take part in the event.

On World Mental Health Day, we spotlight some examples of EU-funded health research projects that aim at improving mental and brain health through personalised and data-driven approaches. 

On World Mental Health Day, we look at the European Commission’s swift action to address the mental health needs of Ukrainian people displaced by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.  

The Brain Innovation Days 2025 are taking place on 15-16 October in Brussels. This fifth edition will welcome two projects funded under the Horizon Europe ‘Health’ programme and managed by HaDEA that are contributing to improving the mental health and wellbeing of EU citizens.

World Space Week, held annually from 4 to 10 October, is an international celebration of space science and technology. This year, the chosen theme is “Living in Space.” Discover three HaDEA-managed projects that are contributing to this goal.

Public Open Data is a cornerstone of Europe’s digital transformation. By providing harmonised and facilitated access to datasets created and managed by public bodies, open data enables innovation, transparency, and participation across sectors. Discover HaDEA-managed projects in this sector.

26 September is annually observed as World Environmental Health Day, raising awareness of the impact of environmental hazards on human health. Two EU-funded project clusters, EHEN and CUSP, are at the forefront of EU research on the effects of environmental exposures on our bodies.

This year’s edition of World Tourism Day (27 September) highlights sustainability as the foundation of tourism development and transformation. Digitalisation plays a critical role in preserving cultural sites and assets, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing travellers’ experience.

During its presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2025, Denmark has made the protection of children and young people online one of its priorities.

ESA’s Themis reusable rocket demonstrator is ready at Esrange. Developed by ArianeGroup under the HaDEA-managed SALTO project, it enters final tests. A HaDEA visit to the site highlighted Europe’s push for innovation and autonomy in space transportation.

HaDEA, through the Digital Europe Programme, has funded several initiatives that contribute to the digitisation and preservation of the European Architecture heritage. Learn more about three of these projects.

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we put the spotlight on how funding available under the EU4Health programme is helping to improve long-term follow-up care and also psychosocial support to ensure optimal quality of life of young people affected by cancer.

The European Hydrogen Week takes place in Brussels from 29 September to 3 October 2025, displaying the forefront of hydrogen-related innovations. Discover three Horizon Europe projects managed by HaDEA that focus on advanced materials for hydrogen production and use.

7 September is the International Day of Police Cooperation. Discover HaDEA-managed projects funded under the Digital Europe Programme that contribute to building a safer online environment.

At the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in September, HaDEA has reached out to the Horizon Europe project MONALISA, funded under the EU Cancer Mission.

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will welcome three projects managed by HaDEA that are advancing research in the fields of health and the digital and green transitions.

On International Youth Day, HaDEA sheds light on a selection of EU4Health and Horizon projects that are supporting the health of children and young people, specifically in the areas of mental health and obesity.  

On the occasion of World Lung Cancer Day, HaDEA interviewed Dr. Anna Kerpel-Fronius and Prof. Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko, co-scientific coordinators of the EU-funded SOLACE project.

The European Commission and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched today the Partnership to Accelerate Mpox Testing and Sequencing in Africa (PAMTA) initiative.

The 2025 Joint EU UK Summer School on Optical Interconnect for AI, Hyperscale, Space and Quantum (St Andrews Scotland, July 2025) was an inspiring event that facilitated knowledge exchange to prototype and commercialise photonic integrated circuits (PICs),

Discover EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA dedicated to understanding, preventing and addressing brain disorders, as well as identifying the multiple factors influencing them, with the objective of improving the quality of life of citizens living with neurological conditions. 

The 2025 International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE2025) was an inspiring event, where conference participants presented and discussed the latest trends in digital transformation.

Last month, HaDEA signed three new grant agreements to support robust, safe and reliable AI solutions to help create human-centric AI. The new projects ROBUSTIFAI, AIXPERT, and TRUMAN are funded under the Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space.

15 July 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD), a global milestone celebrating the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need to shape inclusive and sustainable societies. Discover HaDEA's contribution to this topic.

Mauve marks a transformative milestone in European space science as the continent’s first dedicated satellite mission to study stellar flares and their influence on the habitability of exoplanets.

On 16–17 June 2025, a HaDEA delegation visited Tallinn, Estonia, for a series of meetings focused on EU funding opportunities in the fields of Health and Digital.

The DS4Skills project, co-funded by the European Commission and coordinated by DIGITALEUROPE, was officially launched in January 2025, uniting 22 partners.

The Sustainable products sector of unit B3 in HaDEA has organised a laser manufacturing workshop on 13 June, where projects were showcased from various calls.

On 5th June 2025, representatives from the European Commission executive agency HaDEA, were granted access to the ArianeGroup’s state-of-the-art premises in Les Mureaux, France.

The network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), co-funded under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to raise awareness about online safety issues and to mitigate the risks children and young people are exposed to. Discover the "Safer Internet" factsheet.

Discover four EU-funded projects (AI4CI, PANORAIMA, RISER, and MANOLO) that are focusing on applying AI to connected industries, fostering the collaboration among educational institutions and industry, promoting energy-efficient cloud architecture, and ensuring compliance with AI regulation.

Several projects in the domain of photonics funded by the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe Programmes, and managed by HaDEA, are actively participating in the conference and trade fair.

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 presentation for the "EU funding for digital technologies" workshop, organised by HaDEA at Viva Technology 2025, is now available.

The EU Industry Days 2025, Europe’s flagship annual event focusing on key industrial policy discussions, are set to take place on 5 and 6 June in Rzeszów, Poland. Discover six HaDEA-managed projects that will be featured in the event.

During this year’s European Week Against Cancer, discover EU-funded projects and initiatives that are working to provide cancer patients with the highest quality of life possible.

Discover EU-funded projects that are contributing to ensuring that cancer patients across the EU have the same access to high quality care, diagnosis and treatment, regardless of where they live.