Work Strand 1
What is it about?
The Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC) project, funded by the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), invites applications for its first Open Call (of Work Strand 1).
It supports pilots that demonstrate how existing Local Digital Twins can interconnect to form a European-scale network. Selected pilots will implement shared frameworks and services that promote interoperability and cross-domain collaboration.
What can you get?
- Up to €1,000,000 per consortium
- 50% co-funding required
- Maximum €500,000 per third party across all strands
- Project duration: 12–18 months
What to remember?
- Open Call launch: 14 November 2025
- Submission deadline: 15 January 2026, 23:59 CET
- Expected pilot start: 14 May 2026
Who can apply?
We invite organisations that operate existing Local Digital Twin components or wish to scale them through shared and interoperable frameworks:
- Local, regional and national authorities
- Private organisations such as businesses and technology developers
- NGOs, not-for-profits
- Research institutions and academia
How to apply?
To apply, please prepare and submit the following documents using the provided templates:
- Read through the 👉 Pilot Manual
- Prepare and complete the following documents using the official templates:
- Application Form - Download Template (.docx)
- Letter of Commitment – Download Template (.docx)
- Ownership and Control Declaration – Download Template (.docx)
- Financial Form – Download Template (.xlsx)
- Ethics and Data Protection Assessment – Download Template (.xlsx)
- Before submitting, ensure that all required documents are completed and signed, the consortium meets the eligibility criteria, the proposal aligns with the objectives of Work Strand 1.
- Submit your application via the LDT4SSC mailbox: 👉 Submit here
All documents and the complete submission guidelines will be available from 14 November 2025 on this website.
