New CEF Digital 2024 calls for 5G, fast and quantum networks

Today, October 22, marks the opening of a new round of calls related to the digital section of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) aimed at improving European digital connectivity infrastructure. A total of 323 million euros is available for the development of 5G connections, backbone networks, and quantum communications.

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital 2024-2027: €865 Million for 5G, Quantum Networks, and Digital Infrastructure

This is the first tranche of calls planned under the second CEF Digital work programme, which allocates over 865 million euros for the period 2024-2027 to implement digital infrastructure across the EU.

Here is an overview of the contents of the new round of call for proposals opened today, with details on beneficiaries, eligible interventions, and timelines for participation.

CEF Digital: How to Participate in the First Tranche of Calls 2024

As previously mentioned in the introduction, the total resources allocated for the new CEF Digital calls amount to 323 million euros, divided among three calls:

• 5G Large scale pilots, with a budget of 105 million euros for