The Commission launched in October 2023 the third call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme (CEF Digital) with a deadline to apply by 20 February 2024.
The 5G and Edge Cloud for Smart Communities action The aim of the 5G and Edge Cloud for Smart Communities call is to support the early deployment of 5G-based systems that enable use cases for public services of general interest.
Info Day organised by the European Commission
Info Day - CEF Digital Call 3: 5G and Edge Cloud for Smart Communities
07 November 2023
This Info Day aimed to support and guide call applicants for their upcoming project submissions, as well as invited stakeholders to connect with potential partners through matchmaking.
Event material
Presentations, projects pitches and the recording are available at this link.
Info Day organised by HaDEA and the European Commission
HaDEA CEF Digital Info Day – Call for proposals 3
26 October 2023
Speakers from the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (CONNECT) and the Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) presented in detail the call topics, the evaluation steps, and the grant award process. Interested stakeholders learned more on how to apply and how to draft successful proposals.
Recording
The recording is available at this link.
FAQ 5G and Edge Cloud for Smart Communities
A dedicated FAQ is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
CEF Digital National Contact Points
Please contact your CEF Digital national contact point for further information on Call 3 and how to apply here.
5G for Smart Communities Call 3 National Information Days
National Information days are currently being organised in the Member States (physical, hybrid, online) in local languages or/ and English. Please visit regularly the event page for more information.
Country |
Language |
When / Where (online/physical) |
Materials (slides and recording video) |
🇦🇹 AustriaCEF Digital 5G for Smart Communities Workshop for Austria This info day, organised with the support of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Austria will take place in a virtual setting for Austrian stakeholders. |
German | Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Online event. |
Presentation slides Presentation slides by Robert Henkel, DG CNET Presentation slides by Sammy Lauritsen, HaDEA Recording The recording is available at this link. |
🇧🇬Bulgaria | Bulgarian | Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Physical event. | Digital Workshop for Bulgaria Presentation slides |
🇨🇿 Czech RepublicThe conference was organised for representatives and representatives of local governments at the regional and municipal level, representatives of operators and professional associations, representatives of associations of municipalities and regions, management of EU BCOs, EU representatives, EU BCO staff, representatives of MIT, CTU and selected ministries. | Czech (Translation into English will be provided) | Thursday, October 26, 2023. Hybrid event, Olšanka Hotel in Prague 3 conference hall. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by Stavros Kalapothas, DG CNET |
🇫🇷 FranceWebinar presentation of the 3rd wave of calls for projects of the European Connecting Europe Facility (CEF/CEF) program The French Directorate General for Enterprise organised a presentation webinar followed by a question/answer sequence in the presence of representatives of the European Commission and winners of the previous wave of the call for projects for sharing experience. A focus will be on the calls for projects “ 5G coverage along transport corridors ”, and “ 5G for smart communities ”. | French | Monday, November 27, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by Franco Accordino, DG CNET Presentation slides by Xavier Derrey, HaDEA Recording The recording is available at this link. |
🇩🇪 GermanyInfo Day #1- 5G & Edge Cloud for Smart Communities CEF Digital Matchmaking The federal government's gigabit office will offer a German-language webcast in which experts from the European Union explain the requirements, framework conditions and potential of "5G and Edge Computing for Smart Communities". Also invited are representatives of the German best practice example “5G for University Hospital Frankfurt”, which has already been successfully approved as part of the first funding call for “5G for Smart Communities”. | German | Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Online event. | |
🇩🇪 GermanyInfo Day #2- 5G & Edge Cloud for Smart Communities CEF Digital Matchmaking The federal government's gigabit office will offer a German-language webcast in which experts from the European Union explain the requirements, framework conditions and potential of "5G and Edge Computing for Smart Communities". Also invited are representatives of the German best practice example “5G for University Hospital Frankfurt”, which has already been successfully approved as part of the first funding call for “5G for Smart Communities”. | German | Thursday, December 7, 2023. Online event. | |
🇬🇷 Greece | Greek | Thursday, December 14, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by Stavros Kalapothas, DG CNET Recording The recording is available at this link. |
🇭🇺 HungaryCEF Digital Workshop for Hungary The Info day, organised with the support of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister and Digital Hungary Agency took place physically on KIFÜ premises and online for Hungarian stakeholders, local governments and governmental contributors. | Hungarian/English | Thursday, November 16, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by DG CNECT and KIFÜ |
🇮🇹 ItalyCEF Digital 5G for Smart Communities Workshop for Italy This info day, organised with the support of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and Politecnico di Milano took place in a hybrid setting for Italian stakeholders. | Italian | Thursday, November 9, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides CEF Digital Information Session CEF Digital 5G Corridors presentation Recording |
🇱🇻 Latvia | Latvian | Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Online event. | Recording The recording is available at this link. |
🇱🇹 Lithuania | Lithuanian | Friday, January 12 2024 9:30 - 11:00 CET. Online event. | Recording
The recording is available at this link. |
🇵🇱 PolandCEF Digital Workshop for Poland The Info day was organised with the support of the Telecommunication Investments Unit of the Telecommunications Department, The Chancellery of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland. | Polish | Thursday, November 23, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by DG CNET Presentation slides by Maciej Kiersztyn, HaDEA Recording The recording is available at this link. |
🇸🇰 Slovakia | Slovak | Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Online event. | |
🇸🇮 Slovenia | Slovenian | Thursday, November 30, 2023. Online event. | Presentation slides Presentation slides by DG CNET RecordingThe recording is available at this link. |
🇸🇪 SwedenThe event is organized by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority | English | Thursday 19 October 2023. Online event. |
