Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
EIT Digital Deep Tech Education seeks digital deep-tech education providers to assist in designing master programme that incorporate business-focused elements. Through a master’s programme in data scicence with specialisation in sustainability, it aims to equip executives with advanced strategic and digital leadership skills. By collaborating with industry partners, the initiative ensures alignment with real-world needs, supporting professionals in enhancing their skills to drive digital transformation.
Detailed Call Description
This programme will combine:
- Academic excellence in data science and sustainability
- Entrepreneurial and innovation-driven learning
- Cross-border education and mobility
- Full integration of EIT Digital’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) curriculum
This is more than just a master programme design project. By joining, you become part of EIT Digital’s leading education ecosystem, with access to a network of top European universities, research institutes, and industry players. Benefits include:
- Dual Master’s Degrees: Students graduate with two official diplomas – one from each university they study at -plus the prestigious EIT Label Certificate.
- Financial Support for Students: Scholarships and fee waivers are available, ensuring the best talent can access the programme.
- International Mobility: Students join programme activities like the Kick-Off, Summer School and Graduation in different countries, with travel partially funded by EIT Digital.
- A Strong Alumni Network: Graduates become part of a Europe-wide alumni community offering job opportunities, mentoring, and lifelong connections.
- A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: EIT Digital attracts multicultural cohorts with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The maximum EIT funding amount is €100.000 for Master School programme.
The financial support offered by EIT Digital is structured in the form of reimbursement of actual costs declared in the activity proposal budget.
The project will run from October 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
Eligibility For Participation Notes
The call is open to Universities in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries, with at least one partner already affiliated with EIT Digital. At least one institution in the consortium must hold an international accreditation.
To be eligible, the proposal must meet the following requirements:
- The consortium shall be composed of at least 2 universities from 2 different eligible countries.
- The consortium shall include at least one university that is an EIT Digital partner. This requirement ensures that each funded project is anchored in a trusted network with proven capabilities, aligned governance structures, and a track record of delivering impact within the EIT framework. While the call remains open to new participants, the inclusion of an established EIT Digital partner supports the programme’s integration into EIT Digital’s educational model and contributes to its long-term strategic development.
Eligible countries are the Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU) including their outermost regions and countries which associated to Horizon Europe.