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Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the development of agentic and multimodal systems, with applications across sectors including healthcare, research, industry and environmental monitoring.

The discussion on AI in Europe has now clearly moved from policymaking to implementation. With the AI Act now in force, the focus of the EDIH Summit 2026 was on making sure that SMEs and public administrations can easily access AI infrastructure and turn this into meaningful AI uptake.

As Europe's economy and public services become increasingly digital, the technologies that store, process and move data have become strategic assets. Cloud computing now underpins everything from business operations and scientific research to artificial intelligence and public administration.

HaDEA has published a call for proposals to support stakeholders in implementing food waste prevention actions in 2026-2027.

HaDEA has published the Call for tenders  HADEA/2026/OP/0007. This contract focuses on upskilling/reskilling graduates and/or active workers in the space industry, covering both upstream and downstream sectors.

HaDEA has signed three grant agreements under the Digital Europe Programme call Advanced Digital Skills (DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08), representing a total EU contribution of €25.4 million.

On World Brain Tumour Day, discover a selection of projects funded under Horizon Europe advancing health research in brain cancer treatments

Digital twins are making Europe smarter across sectors. Discover a selection of projects, managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency, that are employing digital twin technology across sectors to advance Europe’s green and digital transformation.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2026/OP/0019: Clinical Trial Readiness through the Establishment of a Pilot Filovirus Investigational Vaccine Reserve

On 3 June, the Commission has opened the third request period for joint scientific consultations for 2026. The request submission period is open from 03 June to 01 July 2026 to developers of both medicinal product and medical devices.

The Digital Europe Programme has been a key player in combatting cyberbullying and protecting young children online, notably through an established network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) that it co-funded. Discover HaDEA-managed projects combatting cyber violence against girls.

On 1-5 June the world’s top researchers and industry leaders will gather in Vienna to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and advance the field of robotics during the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Several projects funded under Horizon Europe will participate.

Since 2021, 70 cancer projects have been co-funded by the EU4Health programme and launched as part of the EBCP. Out of these, 58 projects address inequalities in prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, and quality of life and survivorship. Here is a selection of these projects.

HaDEA completed the grant agreement preparations following the evaluation of the call HORIZON-CL4-2025-01, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, that closed on 23 September 2025.

HaDEA is looking for experts to evaluate project proposals submitted under the Digital Europe Programme calls.

The European AI & Cloud Summit 2026, held in Cologne from 5–7 May 2026, focused on the convergence of artificial intelligence, Microsoft Azure, cloud security, and enterprise digital transformation.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day shines a spotlight on the transformative role of digital technologies in connecting people, supporting economies and fostering more inclusive societies. Discover a selection of EU-funded projects that are helping shape Europe’s digital future.

The EU4Health programme co-funds several projects targeting cardiovascular diseases, including stroke as one of the leading causes of death and disability in Europe.

Today, we shine a spotlight on EU-funded, HaDEA-managed projects advancing light-based innovation in advanced materials, energy and manufacturing, while supporting the development of sustainable and competitive industries across Europe

As the European Commission prepares for the adoption of the Advanced Materials Act later this year, the Scientific Advice Mechanism has delivered its advice to the Commission.

Discover three EU4Health projects supporting the development of orphan medical devices for children.

The European Commission is inviting interested stakeholders to share their views on EU health priorities and strategic orientations, to feed into the preparation of the 2027 EU4Health work programme.

The call for proposals Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions (PPPA-2026-LAUNCHERS-GAMECHANGING) closed on 29 April 2026. A total of 13 proposals have been submitted.

Discover EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA working not only to fight cancer at every stage of the disease, but also to help prevent it by promoting a healthy lifestyle.

In the context of the Digital Europe Programme call "Accelerating Best Use of Technologies" (DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10), HaDEA organised an Info Session on 29 April 2026. All presentations and the recording from the session are now available below for your reference.

On European Mental Health Week 2026, discover a selection of EU-funded projects making mental health a priority.

The EU4Health programme is funding projects that are supporting the implementation of the HTA Regulation and its positive impacts on patients’ lives, by creating training to facilitate the involvement of patients in HTA processes. 

Discover HaDEA-managed projects advancing the integration of girls and women in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2026-05, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, closed on 15 April 2026. A total of 250 proposals have been submitted in response to this call.

The European Big Data and Data Driven AI research and innovation community will gather on 5-6 May in Oslo, Norway for Data Week 2026. Discover three HaDEA-managed projects participating in the event.

On World Earth Day, the urgency of building a climate-neutral, resource-efficient future has never been more apparent. HaDEA-managed projects AMIGDALA, TRANSIENCE, and CIRAN stand out as prime examples of how science, collaboration, and innovation are shaping Europe’s green future.

On the occasion of European Immunisation Week, discover EU-funded projects working on improving vaccine uptake and literacy and advancing vaccine development.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0020-PIN: EU FAB+ Multiple Sourcing Pilot for Capacity Reservation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has recently signed two new contracts under the 2025 EU4Health work programme to support the implementation of the new SoHo Regulation and provide administrative support for the implementation of the EHDS as well as future regulations.

Several HaDEA-managed projects will participate in the Eclipse Foundation’s Open Community Experience (OCX), taking place in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026.

The calls for proposals 'DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10 - Advanced Digital Skills' and 'DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10 - Accelerating Best Use of Technologies' are now published on the Funding and Tenders portal and will open on 21 April 2026.

On 1 April 2026, the Commission has opened the second request period for joint scientific consultations (JSCs) for 2026. The submission period is open from 1 to 29 April 2026 to developers of both medicinal products and medical devices.

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. 

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0021-PIN: Long-term API stockpiling and rapid finished dose form manufacture.

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.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0019-PIN: Clinical Trial Readiness through the Establishment of a Pilot Filovirus Investigational Vaccine Reserve.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0015-PIN: Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next Generation Therapeutics for Infectious Diseases

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2026/OP/0001 - Implementation of the new SoHO Regulation: training and networking of SoHO Competent Authorities’ staff for oversight.

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.

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.

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.

With a total budget of €90.97 million, the Horizon Europe EU Space Research call 2026 offers a wide range of new collaboration opportunities for the space community.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed the call DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-09, funded under the Digital Europe Programme. The call has received a total of 31 proposals by the 3 March 2026 deadline.

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.

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

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.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0007-PIN - Strategic Upskilling and/or Reskilling for the Space Industry Workforce. This contract focuses on upskilling/reskilling graduates and/or active workers in the space industry, covering upstream and downstream sectors.

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.

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 call HORIZON-CL4-2025-04, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, closed on 2 October 2025. HaDEA has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted under this call.

HaDEA is seeking experts with strong scientific, technical and industrial backgrounds on the subjects of sensing technologies, AI agents, and intelligent robotics.

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.

The European Commission has published the 2026 Horizon Europe ‘Health’ calls for proposals. Interested applicants are invited to check the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for more information and to apply.

The European Commission has published the 2026 Horizon Europe calls for proposals supporting the EU Mission on cancer. Interested applicants are invited to check the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for more information and to apply.

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.

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.

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 new call for proposals Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions (PPPA-2026-LAUNCHERS-GAMECHANGING) is open for submissions.

The Horizon Europe Info Days on Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space were held online on 29 and 30 January 2026. The recordings are now available.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-02 (SPACE-HADEA), part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space (Destination 5), closed on 25 September 2025. HaDEA has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted under this call.

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.

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted to the above-mentioned call. Applicants have been informed about the evaluation results for their proposals.

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a call for tenders expected to open in February 2026: HADEA/2026/OP/0001 - PIN: Implementation of the new SoHO Regulation: training and networking of SoHO Competent Authorities’ staff for oversight.

The 2026 Work Programme establishes two calls under the Digital pillar, across four destinations: HORIZON-CL4-2026-04 (€ 221.8 million, 15 topics) and HORIZON-CL4-2026-05 (€ 85.5 million, 3 topics). Learn more about the call details and topics.

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 European Commission has opened the first submission period for joint scientific consultations (JSCs) for 2026.

HaDEA has completed the evaluation of proposals for two calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Industry.

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.

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

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.

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.