[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 2, 2025 (single-stage)

€15,000,000 total budget; 1 grant expected

Supports a multi-country project to build digital infrastructure and enable cross-border data sharing in the European agri-food sector, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

Requires alignment with EU data initiatives (e.g., CEADS) and compliance with relevant EU legislation.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports a large-scale, multi-country initiative to enhance digital and data infrastructure within the European agri-food sector. The project aims to facilitate access, sharing, and reuse of data to improve efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. Key deliverables include capacity building, development of an information exchange platform, a coordination roadmap, technical setup of digital infrastructure, and a portfolio of cross-border use cases. The project will also produce evaluation reports, deploy digital infrastructure at the EU level, and offer policy recommendations for the sector’s digital transformation. All activities must align with existing EU initiatives, such as the Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS), and adhere to applicable EU regulations. --- ## Due Dates - Application opening: April 15, 2025 - Application deadline: September 2, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget available: €15,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 1 - Funding includes financial support to third parties for developing and integrating digital infrastructure and cross-border use cases. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must involve a consortium with participants from multiple eligible countries (see section 6 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-ai-08_en.pdf)). - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and associated countries. - Active involvement of both public and private sector data providers and users is highly recommended. - Proposals must demonstrate financial and operational capacity (see section 7 of the call document). - Compliance with EU legislation (e.g., GDPR, open data directive) is mandatory. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2025-AI-08-AGRIFOOD?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Download the [standard application form (DEP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/temp-form/af/af_dep_en.pdf); specific forms are available in the Submission System. - Adhere to proposal page limits and layout as described in the application template. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and award process are detailed in sections 8 and 9 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-ai-08_en.pdf). - Detailed budget tables and further instructions are available within the Submission System. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should avoid duplication of existing initiatives and ensure alignment with EU priorities and digital strategies. - The project is expected to achieve financial sustainability beyond its duration. - Use of financial support to third parties is encouraged to foster diverse participation and innovation. - For partner search and consortium building, use the [EU Partner Search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search). - Ethics self-assessment guidance is provided [here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/how-to-complete-your-ethics-self-assessment_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Full Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2025-AI-08-AGRIFOOD?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-ai-08_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (DEP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/temp-form/af/af_dep_en.pdf) - [Digital Europe Work Programme 2025-2027](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/work-programmes-digital) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Link | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Help/Support | [Write to the EU](https://european-union.europa.eu/contact-eu/write-us_en) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal issues) | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | FAQ | [Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) |

Multi-Country project in Agri-Food

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