HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA – Developing an Agile and Secure Single Market & Infrastructure for Data Services and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Service (DIGITAL Call)

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible research teams and institutions to apply for the HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA – Developing an Agile and Secure Single Market & Infrastructure for Data Services and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Service (DIGITAL Call) under the Horizon Europe. This call supports the development of secure, scalable, and trustworthy data and AI ecosystems across Europe and beyond.

Programme Overview
This funding opportunity focuses on advancing a single European data market by enabling secure, interoperable, and efficient data services and promoting trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). Projects should contribute to strengthening data infrastructure, governance frameworks, and AI technologies that are ethical, transparent, and aligned with societal needs.

Key Details

  • Funder: Horizon Europe (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness)

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Maximum Funding: Up to EUR 19,000,000 per project

  • Submission Deadline: 18 March 2027

  • Eligible Applicants:

    • Academic institutions

    • Private/commercial sector organisations

    • Government and public sector bodies

    • Non-profit organisations

    • Researchers from early-career to established levels

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Expertise in data science, AI, or digital infrastructure

  • Capacity to develop secure and scalable data systems

  • Ability to contribute to EU digital strategy and data economy goals

  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Funding Scope

Projects should address:

  • Development of agile and secure data-sharing infrastructures

  • Advancement of trustworthy and ethical AI systems

  • Creation of interoperable data ecosystems

  • Enhancement of data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity frameworks

  • Innovations in cloud computing and distributed systems

  • Applications that enable data-driven services and digital transformation

Eligible Disciplines

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Distributed and Cloud Computing

  • Informatics and Big Data

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Building a secure and unified data market

  • Promoting trustworthy and responsible AI

  • Strengthening digital sovereignty and data governance

  • Enabling innovation in data-driven technologies and services

  • Supporting Europe’s digital transformation and competitiveness

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full call details and submit proposals via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/fundingtenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-forproposals?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate&keywords=HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503

Applicants are expected to present a high-quality, innovative proposal demonstrating strong technical expertise, clear data governance strategies, and a pathway to developing secure, trustworthy, and impactful AI-driven data services.