€323 million is available for co-funding the deployment of digital connectivity infrastructures:
- 5G Large scale pilots (large scale 5G stand-alone infrastructure), with a budget of €105 million.
- Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways (mainly submarine and terrestrial cables), with €128 million for studies and works.
- Quantum Communication Infrastructure – The EuroQCI initiative (Quantum Communication Infrastructure for connections between Member States, including OCTs), with a €90 million budget.
The deadline to apply is 13 February 2025 - further details available here.