DIGITAL Key Capacity Areas

Semiconductors

This new objective, introduced by the Chips Act, aims to promote Europe's leadership in semicon-ductor technologies and applications. The implementing body is primarily the Chips Joint Undertak-ing (Chips JU).

Digital Technologies

DIGITAL promotes the wide use of digital technologies across industries and public administrations, particularly supporting SMEs in their digital transformation

Cybersecurity

The programme supports the development of comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks, enabling better coordination between Member States and facilitating the deployment of cutting-edge security infrastructures.

Advanced Digital Skills

The specific objective “Advanced Digital Skills” aims to provide the necessary skills for the work-force to utilise advanced digital technologies.

Artificial Intelligence

In addition to supercomputing, DIGITAL has committed €2.1 billion to boosting the development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence. The programme aims to establish a trusted AI ecosystem by facilitating access to safe data spaces and promoting energy-efficient AI solutions for businesses and public administrations.

Supercomputing

One of the programme’s largest investments, with €2.2 billion allocated, is in Supercomputing. This investment is aimed at developing cutting-edge exascale supercomputers, which are essential for tackling some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare, climate science, and industrial innovation.