DIGITAL SKILLS AND CULTURE FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE NORTH-EAST REGION

Digital Innovation Zone launches the call “Digital Skills and Culture for Public Institutions in the North-East Region”.

In the current context of digital transformation, Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) reaffirms its commitment to supporting public institutions in the digitalization process. Thus, DIZ launches the call “Digital Skills and Culture for Public Institutions in the North-East Region”, intended for public institutions interested in developing the digital skills of their employees and promoting digital culture in their organizations.

Objective of the Call

This call has as its main purpose to support public institutions in the digitalization process, contributing to increasing the level of digital skills in the North-East region. Through this program, DIZ aims to facilitate access to specialized resources and training, essential for adapting to current technological requirements.

Public institutions can select courses from the Digital Innovation Zone Course Catalog, adapted to the specific needs of the target group in their institution, benefiting from services worth up to 50,000 EURO, depending on the courses chosen and the number of participating employees.

Who can apply

Public institutions that meet the following criteria are eligible for this call:​

  • They are based in the North-East Region.​
  • They have NOT previously benefited from digital skills development services provided by the Digital Innovation Zone.
  • What do we offer?

    Selected public institutions will benefit from:

  • Digital Maturity Audit to determine the institution’s level of digital literacy and training needs.
  • Digital Skills and Culture Service Package: the possibility to select courses from the Digital Innovation Zone Course Catalog, tailored to the specific needs of the institution’s employees.
  • Maximum value of services: up to 50,000 EURO in the form of subsidized services, depending on the courses selected and the number of participating employees.
  • How can you apply?

    To participate in this call, please follow the application steps detailed in the Applicant Guide.

    Important dates

    The call will be launched on April 15, 2025 and will be open until May 31, 2025. During this period, the DIZ team will be in constant contact with all those who wish to find out more information about the call, as well as to answer any questions that may arise along the way.

    Launching the selection call

    APRIL 15, 2025

    Closing the selection call

    MAY 31, 2025

    Conducting selection interviews:

    Continuous throughout the application process.

    Evaluation of applications (on a first-come-first-served basis)

    APRIL 15 – MAY 31, 2025

    Publishing results

    Continuous until JUNE 5, 2025

    Appeals and settlement

    3 days from receipt of the evaluation result, no later than JUNE 8, 2025

    Publishing the final beneficiaries list

    Continuously, as contracted, no later than JUNE 10, 2025

    Contracting Digital Innovation Zone Customers (Beneficiaries)

    Continuous until funds are exhausted, no later than JUNE 10, 2025
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