Second Round of Open Calls

Status: Open

The Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC) project, funded by the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), invites applications for its second Open Call (Work Strand 1, 2 and 3).

What is Open Call 2?

Open Call 2 invites applications for all three Work Strands.

Work Strand 1: Inter-connection of existing Local Digital Twins to form a European-scale network.

Work Strand 2: Creation of new Local Digital Twins based on shared challenges across cities and communities.

Work Strand 3: Adding advanced AI-based capabilities and innovative open-source components to the EU LDT Toolbox.

Why apply?

01. Interconnect & Federate

Link your Local Digital Twins with other European cities and communities to form a federated, interoperable network enabling cross-border data exchange and multi-city optimisation.
02. Secure Financial Support

With a €17 million funding pot, de-risk innovation and deploy high-impact digital services without carrying the full financial burden.
03. Access the EU LDT Toolbox

Use open-source specifications, reference architectures and certified AI tools that are standard-based and deployment-ready.
04. Deploy Advanced AI Services

Simulate future scenarios in areas like climate resilience and smart mobility before making real-world investments.

What can you get?

Up to €1,000,000 per consortium
50% co-funding required
Max €500,000 per third party
Duration: 12–18 months

What to remember?

Launch: 2 February 2026
Deadline: 2 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Pilot start: 31 August 2026

Who can apply?

Local, regional & national authorities
Private organisations & SMEs
NGOs & not-for-profits
Research & academia

How to apply?

Prepare and submit the required documents per work strand.

Work Strand 1: Interconnecting Existing Local Digital Twins

Ensure all documents are completed, signed, eligibility criteria met and alignment with Work Strand 1 objectives.

Pilot Manual Application Form – coming soon Letter of Commitment Ownership Declaration Financial Form Ethics & Data Protection – available soon Submit application

Work Strand 2: Creating new Local Digital Twins based on common needs

Ensure all documents are completed, signed, eligibility criteria met and alignment with Work Strand 2 objectives.

Pilot Manual Application Form – coming soon Letter of Commitment Letter of Intent Ownership Declaration Financial Form Ethics & Data Protection – available soon Submit application

Work Strand 3: Adding New Advanced AI-Based Capabilities to the LDTs Toolbox

Ensure all documents are completed, signed, eligibility criteria met and alignment with Work Strand 3 objectives.

Pilot Manual Application Form – coming soon Letter of Commitment Ownership Declaration Financial Form Ethics & Data Protection – available soon Submit application

Interested to apply as an evaluator?

LDT4SSC Open Call for Evaluators – Learn More