Call for proposals under the Challenge program

Datum objave

22.5.2025. 16:00

Početak zaprimanja

9.6.2025. 09:00

Rok za prijave

9.7.2025. 16:00

Status

Otvoren

O pozivu

Call reference number: DIGIT.2.1.02
Funding source: DIGIT Project
Type of call: Temporary open – two stage submission (Concept note and Full application stage)
Status: Open
Publication date: 22 May 2025, 16:00
Start date for project application submission (Stage 1: Concept note): 09 June 2025, 09:00
Deadline for project application submission (Stage 1: Concept note): 09 July 2025, 16:00
Responsible authority: Ministry of Science, Education and Youth

Subject of this call:

The subject of the call is to support innovative project proposals from consortia that address specific challenges related to digital transformation and green transition. The goal is to develop solutions that have transformative potential, aiming to foster Croatia’s digital future and transition to a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable economy. The call targets large-scale, mission-driven projects designed to stimulate industrial efficiency, competitiveness, and cross-sectoral technological collaboration.

Total grant funding available: €15,000,000.00
Minimum grant amount: €2,000,000.00
Maximum grant amount: €4,000,000.00

Eligible applicants for this call: Research organizations

Documentation of this call:

  1. Guidelines for Applicants – Challenge
  2. Annex I. Conditions for the preparation and implementation of projects
  3. Annex II. Declaration by the Applicant
  4. Annex III. Declaration by the Partner
  5. Annex IV. Concept note form
  6. Annex V. Indicative content of the baseline survey
  7. Annex VI. Full application form
  8. Annex VII. Environmental and social screening questionnaire
  9. Annex VIII. Minimum content requirements for the Partnership agreement
  10. Annex IX. Group statement
  11. Annex X. State aid request