What is DIGITAL?
The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is a flagship initiative of the European Union, aimed at driving the continent’s digital transformation.
With a budget exceeding €7.9 billion, DIGITAL seeks to strengthen Europe’s digital infrastructure by investing in six key capacity areas. These investments are designed to empower Europe’s businesses, public administrations, and citizens to thrive in the digital age.
DIGITAL's strategic importance
The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical challenges have underlined the vulnerabilities in Europe’s digital supply chains. DIGITAL’s mission is to fortify Europe’s resilience and technological sovereignty, ensuring that critical digital infrastructure and technologies are not reliant on external sources. By doing so, DIGITAL supports the EU’s broader goals, including digital autonomy, green transitions, and economic competitiveness on the global stage.
The role of Dissemination and Exploitation
For Europe to fully benefit from its innovations, effective Dissemination & Exploitation (D&E) strategies are essential.
Dissemination involves raising awareness about the projects and ensuring that their results reach the right audiences, whether they be policymakers, industry leaders, or the general public. Exploitation, on the other hand, focuses on how these results are applied, which could be through commercialisation, influencing policy, or advancing public services. Together, Dissemination and Exploitation are critical for ensuring that the outcomes of DIGITAL-funded projects have a lasting impact.
Through effective Dissemination and Exploitation, DIGITAL innovations can actively shape industries, public services, and the daily lives of Europe's citizens.