ELEVATE: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has opened the 9th Digital Europe Call for Advanced Digital Skills (DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-09) to support projects that strengthen advanced digital skills across the EU and associated countries. The main focus is the creation of ELEVATE – the European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies – a coordinated framework that connects existing EU initiatives in AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum, Virtual Worlds and Semiconductors, and reduces fragmentation across the digital skills ecosystem.

The call targets universities, training providers, research institutes, public administrations, industry partners, HR organisations and NGOs. Projects should establish a governance model, develop certification and micro-credentials frameworks, build mentoring and alumni networks, conduct labour-market analysis and implement a communication and knowledge-sharing strategy through the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform.

With a budget of EUR 7.2 million, each project can be funded at 100% for up to 48 months, with consortia requiring at least three organisations from three eligible countries. The call is open until 3 March 2026.

More info can be found here: https://digital-skills-jobs.europa.eu/en/opportunities/funding/elevate-european-league-advanced-digital-skills-academies-digital-2026-skills