The digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital) is part of the second generation of the Connecting Europe Facility. CEF Digital aims to leverage public and private investments in digital connectivity infrastructures of common European interest.
Investing in cross-border connectivity will continue playing a key role in Europe’s transformation and its competitiveness.
The part of CEF Digital managed by HaDEA provides grants in the following areas:
5G coverage along transport corridors Funding 5G coverage along transport paths such as roads and railways to leverage further investments and establish a pan-European transport network of 5G corridors. |
Supporting the early deployment of 5G-based systems to enable cases for socio-economic drivers, such as public administrations, healthcare centres, schools and other education and training institutions and make them “smarter”. |
Backbone networks for pan-European cloud federations CEF Digital supports the deployment of cross-border and national cloud, edge and HPC infrastructure interconnections at both the physical (i.e. very high capacity networks) and functional levels (i.e. DNS resolution) to enable distributed, secure, energy-efficient and high-speed infrastructure and cloud services for EU citizens and businesses. |
Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways Supporting the deployment of trans-continental backbone networks, such as submarine cables, to strengthen the quality and resilience of connectivity between EU countries and beyond. |
Supporting hardware and software infrastructures to promote real-time exchange of data in the energy and transport sectors across European Union. |
Quantum communication infrastructure (EuroQCI) Promoting quantum communication infrastructure interconnections to build an integrated satellite and terrestrial system spanning the whole EU for ultra-secure exchange of cryptographic keys. |
News
Meet HaDEA at the Submarine Networks EMEA 2023 on 31 May
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 Security Information - how CEF Telecom contributed to the digitalisation of social security
The Electronic Exchange of Social Information (EESSI) funded under CEF Telecom is an IT platform that strengthens protection of EU citizens social security rights.
4th European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2023) – Meet Horizon 2020 project’s achievements in the field
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.
CEF Digital: 69 proposals submitted under the second call
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.
More information
European Commission – DG CNECT
Legal and policy background.
CEF II Regulation
Legal basis.
2021-25 Work Programme
Multiannual work programme for the implementation of CEF.
National Contact Points
Get personal support in your country.
Funded projects
Find calls for proposals and tenders