This week’s updates highlight Europe’s cloud sovereignty ambitions, new defence and dual-use technology funding opportunities, expert engagement in research policy, and strong participation in EU defence programmes.
☁️ Digital Europe - EU-funded projects strengthening cloud sovereignty
HaDEA has highlighted a portfolio of EU-funded projects working to strengthen Europe’s cloud and data infrastructure capabilities.
The initiatives support the development of secure, interoperable and trusted cloud solutions, helping reduce strategic dependencies and reinforce Europe’s digital sovereignty.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
🛡️ European Innovation Council - Defence and dual-use technologies open
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has launched a new initiative focused on defence and dual-use technologies, expanding support for breakthrough innovations with both civilian and security applications.
The programme aims to help innovative companies scale strategic technologies and contribute to Europe’s security, resilience and competitiveness.
Source: European Innovation Council
🎓 Research & Innovation - Call for experts to join RAISE advisory board
The European Commission has launched a call for experts to join the RAISE High-Level Academic Advisory Board.
Selected experts will contribute to shaping discussions and recommendations on Europe’s research and innovation landscape, helping strengthen evidence-based policymaking.
Source: Research and innovation - European Commission
🚀 European Defence Industry Programme - Strong response to first call
The first call under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) has closed with a high number of proposals submitted from across Europe.
The strong participation demonstrates growing interest in collaborative defence projects and highlights the importance of EU support for strengthening defence industrial capabilities.
Source: Defence Industry and Space
⛽ CEF Energy - Strengthening Baltic gas market security
CINEA highlights how CEF Energy supports infrastructure behind a more secure and diversified Baltic gas market.
The projects improve regional energy resilience by strengthening cross-border connections, diversifying supply routes and supporting a more integrated European energy system.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency