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Purpose & Target

The core objective of this grant is to establish a 'Quantum Skills Digital Academy' to provide specialized quantum technologies training and hands-on experience, supporting the EU's leadership in quantum technologies and stimulating industrial applications. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional disciplines and quantum technologies. - Target recipient type: Organizations (academia, industry including SMEs, research institutions) involved in education, training, and research related to digital skills and quantum technologies. - Target size: Not explicitly limited by size, includes SMEs and larger institutions. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: European level, with expected European-wide roll-out. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on quantum technologies, digital skills development, and European collaboration in academia/industry/research. - Grant frequency and program context: Part of the DIGITAL Work Programmes, under the 'Advanced Digital Skills' call (DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08), suggesting a strategic, potentially recurring focus on digital academies.

Financial Structure

  • Total budget available for this specific 'Quantum Skills Digital Academy' action is 10,000,000.0 EUR.
  • The grant type is 'DIGITAL Lump Sum Grants', meaning a fixed amount is awarded based on the successful completion of predefined activities or deliverables, rather than reimbursement of actual costs.
  • The maximum grant amount per application for this specific topic is 10,000,000.0 EUR, as only '1 expected grant' is indicated in the budget overview for this topic.
  • Currency: EUR.
  • Minimum grant amount: Not specified, but likely implies the full lump sum given the single expected grant.
  • Co-financing requirements: Not explicitly stated, as Lump Sum grants generally do not require traditional co-financing percentages, but projects are expected to be fully delivered within the lump sum.
  • Eligible and ineligible costs: Not itemized due to the Lump Sum model. The lump sum covers all necessary project costs.
  • Financial reporting requirements: Aligned with Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (MGA) rules, focusing on deliverables and achievement of objectives rather than detailed cost statements.
  • Audit requirements: Subject to 'EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509' and related audit provisions for lump sum grants.
  • Indirect cost policies: Included within the lump sum; no separate indirect cost percentage is applied.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type and Structure
  • Eligible organizations include those that can establish 'Partnerships and collaboration frameworks' between academia, industry (including SMEs), and research institutions.
  • Likely applicants: Universities, vocational education and training (VET) providers, research organizations, industry associations, and private companies (including SMEs) engaged in quantum technology or digital skills training.
  • Consortiums are highly encouraged, if not required, to foster these partnerships.
Geographic Requirements
  • 'Eligible Countries' are defined in section 6 of the call document, which is not provided. However, as an EU grant, it is typically open to organizations based in EU Member States and associated countries. Based on standard EU funding rules, this would include:
  • Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Technical Expertise and Infrastructure
  • Required expertise in quantum technologies (computing, communication, sensing, metrology) and digital skills.
  • Ability to provide 'hands-on experience on a quantum computer' implies access to or capacity to secure such infrastructure.
Track Record and Experience
  • Demonstrated capacity to design and implement 'comprehensive academic curricula' and 'modular short-term training curricula'.
  • Experience in establishing 'partnerships and collaboration frameworks' between diverse stakeholders (academia, industry, research).
  • Capability to organize and facilitate educational initiatives and events (e.g., summer schools, bootcamps, internship programs).
Inclusivity Requirements
  • Capacity and commitment to implement 'support, integration, and visibility schemes' specifically aimed at:
  • Participation of female students and professionals.
  • Talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • People with disabilities.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in section 7 of the call document (not provided). Standard EU rules apply, including no double funding, compliance with EU law, and sound financial standing.

Application Process

Application Deadlines and Submission
  • Application deadline: 2025-10-02 00:00:00+00.
  • The submission session became available on 2025-04-15.
  • Submission model: 'single-stage' application process.
  • Applications must be submitted through the 'Electronic Submission Service' on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Required Documentation and Materials
  • 'Standard application form (DEP)' – specific to this call and available in the Submission System.
  • 'Detailed budget table (DEP LSII)' – to justify the requested lump sum.
  • Proposals must adhere to specified 'page limit and layout' described in Part B of the Application Form.
Application Procedure Steps
  • Access the Electronic Submission Service via the submission button on the portal.
  • Confirm your choice of action and model grant agreement.
  • Link to the correct entry point for proposal submission.
  • For existing draft proposals, login to the portal and access 'My Proposals'.
  • Authentication via EU Login is required; SMS authentication is no longer possible.
Evaluation and Award Timeline
  • 'Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement' is described in section 4 of the call document (not provided).
Support and Assistance
  • Contact via a dedicated online FORM for call-related help.
  • Refer to the 'Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – Submission of proposals' for common questions.
  • Contact the 'IT Helpdesk' for technical issues (passwords, access rights, submission problems).
  • Utilize the 'Online Manual' for step-by-step guidance on portal processes, from proposal preparation to reporting.
Post-Award Requirements
  • 'Legal and financial set-up of the grants' is described in section 10 of the call document.
  • Reporting on the impact of activities based on a 'KPI assessment scheme'.
  • Compliance with the 'Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement' (MGA).

Evaluation Criteria

The exact 'Award criteria, scoring and thresholds' are described in section 9 of the call document, which is not directly provided in this snippet. However, based on the grant's scope and expected outcomes, evaluation is likely to focus on: Strategic Alignment and Impact
  • Relevance to the 'European Declaration on Quantum Technologies' and the objective to position the EU as a global leader in quantum technologies.
  • Potential to accelerate solutions to societal challenges and drive economic growth through quantum tech adoption.
  • Contribution to stimulating the 'industrial applications' of quantum technologies.
  • Expected impact on 'new employment profiles and identification of skills'.
Quality of the Proposed Academy
  • Clarity, depth, and innovation of the 'comprehensive academic curricula' and 'modular short-term training curricula' for various target groups and levels.
  • Suitability of the proposed training content for 'non-quantum experts' to gain practical experience.
  • Quality of proposed 'teach-the-teacher training modules' for university, VET, and secondary education teachers.
  • Robustness of the 'KPI assessment scheme' for measuring impact.
Implementation and Partnership Quality
  • Effectiveness and feasibility of proposed 'partnerships and collaboration frameworks' between academia, industry (including SMEs), and research institutions.
  • Practicality and innovation of 'joint (practical) educational initiatives' (e.g., on-the-job experiences, mentorship schemes, summer schools, bootcamps).
  • Strength of communication and awareness-raising activities, including the dedicated landing page on the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform.
  • Evidence of a clear plan for the 'large-scale European-wide roll-out' of academic programs and short-term trainings.
Inclusivity and Outreach
  • Quality and detail of proposed 'support, integration, and visibility schemes' to ensure participation of female students/professionals, disadvantaged youth, and people with disabilities.
  • Effectiveness of career orientation activities targeting secondary education students.
Resource Management
  • Justification and efficiency of the proposed budget, considering the 'Lump Sum' nature of the grant.
  • Soundness of project planning and management structures.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance
  • Projects must comply with the 'EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509'.
  • All regulatory compliance requirements, permits, and authorizations are described in section 7 of the call document (not provided).
Data Protection and Privacy
  • Applicants and participants must adhere to the 'Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement' regarding data handling.
Ethical Standards
  • Ethical considerations are implied by participation in EU grants, particularly concerning research, data collection, and interaction with diverse groups.
Intellectual Property Policies
  • 'Intellectual property policies' are covered in section 10 of the call document (not provided), which typically outlines how IP generated from the project will be managed.
Risk Management
  • Projects are expected to address potential challenges, such as the large-scale European-wide roll-out of programs, and should incorporate appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Accessibility and Inclusion Standards
  • Strong emphasis on 'support, integration, and visibility schemes' for female students/professionals, disadvantaged backgrounds, and people with disabilities, indicating an expectation of designing accessible and inclusive educational opportunities.
Special Considerations
  • Unique focus on 'Quantum Technologies' and bridging this field with traditional disciplines.
  • Requirement for 'hands-on experience on a quantum computer'.
  • Expected outcome includes the creation of a 'dedicated landing page' on the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform for dissemination.
  • The academy is expected to contribute to the objectives of the 'European Declaration on Quantum Technologies'.
  • Innovation is key, as the grant aims to accelerate solutions and stimulate industrial applications in quantum technologies.

Grant Details

quantum technologies digital skills academies education training skill development quantum computing quantum communication quantum sensing quantum metrology european union smes universities research institutions industry academia collaboration workforce development STEM education advanced computing knowledge transfer innovation talent initiative female participation inclusion disadvantaged youth disability inclusion lump sum grant
Sectoral digital skills academies: Quantum Skills Digital Academy
48177016TOPICSen
Digital Europe Programme
UNIVERSITY SME OTHER NGO
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION OTHER
DEVELOPMENT GROWTH
OTHER
SDG4 SDG8 SDG9 SDG10 SDG17
FUNDING TRAINING_EDUCATION CAPACITY_BUILDING NETWORKING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT PILOT_PROJECTS INNOVATION_COMMERCIALIZATION OPERATIONAL_SUPPORT
10000000.00
None
10000000.00
EUR
None
Oct. 2, 2025, midnight
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