Il 18 October from 14.30 pm to 16 pm theinfo day on the announcement '' Data space for smart communities (implementation)'(DIGITAL-2022-CLOUD-AI-03-DS-SMART) of the program Digital Europe.
The event intends present the topic and provide information on the context and purpose of the call, as well as on thepreparatory action antecedent (DS4SSCC).
Info Day event - Deployment of the Data Space for Smart Communities
Afterwards, participants will be able to join a question and answer session and there will be space for meetings of networking, with the presentation of potential ideas for project proposals.
Participants who want to present their idea are required to communicate it through the booking form and to prepare a slide with the main information, to be uploaded on the registration page.
Digital Europe 2021-2027
The digital transition is key to ensuring Europe's future prosperity. As part of the next long-term EU budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission proposed the program DigitalEurope, the EU program to accelerate recovery and lead the digital transformation of Europe. In particular, it aims to develop the EU's strategic digital capacities and facilitate the widespread use of digital technologies, which will be used by European citizens, businesses and public administrations.
For 2021-2027 period the program provides 5 priority areas, with specific objectives and methods of implementation:
Operational objectives:
- implement, coordinate at Union level and operate in the Union an integrated and first-rate exascale data and supercomputing infrastructure, accessible on a non-commercial basis to public and private users and for publicly funded research purposes;
- implement ready-to-use / operational technology resulting from research and innovation activities, in order to create a Union-wide integrated ecosystem for high-performance computing that encompasses all segments of the scientific and industrial value chain, including hardware , software, applications, services, interconnections and digital skills;
- implement and operate a post-exascale infrastructure, including integration with quantum information technologies, and develop new IT research infrastructures.
2 - Artificial intelligence (AI)
Operational objectives:
- develop and enhance the core capabilities of artificial intelligence in the Union, including data resources and algorithm repositories, in compliance with data protection legislation;
- making these capabilities accessible to all businesses and public administrations;
- strengthen and network existing AI testing and testing facilities in Member States;
- develop and enhance commercial application and production systems to facilitate the integration of technologies into value chains and the development of innovative business models; reduce the time gap between innovation and its commercial exploitation and foster the adoption of AI-based solutions in sectors of public interest and in society.
3 - Cybersecurity and trust
Operational objectives:
- support, together with the Member States, the acquisition of advanced cybersecurity equipment, data infrastructures and tools, in full compliance with data protection legislation;
- support the optimal use of European knowledge, skills and competences related to cybersecurity;
- ensure broad implementation of the latest cybersecurity solutions across all economic sectors;
- strengthen capacities in Member States and the private sector to help them comply with the EU directive on measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union;
- improve resilience to cyber attacks, help develop greater risk awareness and better knowledge of cybersecurity processes, support public and private organizations in achieving basic levels of cybersecurity;
- improve cooperation between the civil and defense sectors on dual-use projects, services, expertise and applications in the area of cybersecurity.
4 - Advanced digital skills
Operational objectives:
- support the design and delivery of long-term training courses and activities for students, IT professionals and the workforce;
- support the design and delivery of short-term training courses and activities for entrepreneurs, small business managers and the workforce;
- support internships and on-the-job training for students, young entrepreneurs and graduates.
5 - Implementation, optimal use of digital capacity and interoperability
Operational objectives:
- ensure that the public sector and sectors of public interest, such as health and care, education, justice, transport, energy, environment and the cultural and creative sectors, have access to the most advanced digital technologies; and implement them, in particular high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity;
- implement, manage and maintain trans-European interoperable digital service infrastructures (and related services), in complementarity with national and regional actions;
- facilitate the development, updating and use of solutions and frameworks by European public administrations, businesses and citizens, including the reuse of solutions and frameworks for interoperability;
- allow public administrations to access pilot and test activities of digital technologies, including their use across borders;
- support the uptake by the Union industry and in particular by SMEs of advanced digital and related technologies, including. In particular, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and future emerging technologies;
- support the design, testing, application and implementation of interoperable digital solutions for EU-wide public services delivered through a data-driven reuse solutions platform. Promote innovation and establish common frameworks to realize the full potential of public administration services for European citizens and businesses;
- ensure at Union level the continued ability to observe, analyze and adapt to rapidly changing digital trends, as well as share and integrate best practices;
- support collaboration in building a European ecosystem for trusted infrastructures using distributed ledger services and applications, including support for interoperability and standardization and the promotion of the implementation of EU cross-border applications;
- create and strengthen the network of poles of digital innovation.
Digital Innovation Hubs - Digital innovation hubs
An initial network of poles of digital innovation. For the purposes of establishing the network, each Member State designates the candidates by means of an open and competitive procedure. The Commission adopts a decision on the selection of subjects that make up the initial network. These entities are selected by the Commission from among the candidate entities designated by the Member States on the basis of additional criteria.
Digital innovation hubs can receive funding in the form of grants. The digital innovation poles that receive funding participate in the implementation of the program to:
- provide digital transformation services (including testing and experimentation facilities) aimed at SMEs and mid-cap companies. Even in sectors where the adoption of digital and related technologies is slow;
- transferring skills and know-how between regions, in particular by networking SMEs and mid-cap companies established in one region with digital innovation poles established in other regions that are able to best provide the required services;
- provide thematic services - including those related to artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and cybersecurity and trust - to administrations, public sector organizations, SMEs and mid-cap companies. Individual digital innovation poles may specialize in specific thematic services and are not required to provide all the thematic services mentioned in this paragraph;
- provide financial support to third parties under specific objective 4 - Advanced digital skills.
