Funding Programmes

At DIGITALEUROPE, we are committed to driving Europe’s digital transformation by advocating for strategic investments and fostering innovation across the continent. We aim to influence key policy frameworks and funding programs, ensuring they effectively support the growth and competitiveness of the European digital economy.

Innovation is the most effective way of increasing the well-being of people. When countries and businesses invest in innovative products and services, people’s wealth increases, the quality of their lives improves, and they can target their efforts toward bigger problems. Yet, Europe only spends 2% of its GDP on research & development. By contrast, the United States and Japan hover around 3%.

We generate more than 20% of global scientific research, yet produce only 8% of the world’s unicorns.

At DIGITALEUROPE our policy work on Investments & Innovation focuses on the following:

• Collaborate with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to shape and implement effective policies that enhance Europe’s digital ecosystem and maintain a competitive edge globally.
• Advocate for increased and strategic funding within the MFF to support the digital transition and reach a 25% target across all programmes.
• Guide policymakers towards incentives rather than more regulation.