DIGITAL Lump Sum GrantsOpenDIGITAL-2026-AI-DATA-10-COMPLIANCE

Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data

Digital Europe Programme

Per project€9M

1 phase

Deadline:2026-10-01

FundingLump Sum

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Strategic Analysis

Proposals must deliver robust, open-source, and interoperable digital solutions that automate regulatory compliance and reporting, significantly reducing administrative burden for enterprises. A winning proposal will showcase practical, scalable pilots in identified high-burden sectors, integrating advanced privacy-preserving AI and secure data sharing, while ensuring direct communication with regulatory authorities and leveraging European data standards and identity solutions.

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Suggested TRL Range

TRL 6 → 8

Based on programme defaults

Scope Activities (16)

SC1

Utilize advanced technologies such as privacy-preserving technologies, data capturing technologies, automatic transmission and analysis, cloud storage and encryption for data security and compliance with regulations.

SC2

Implement comprehensive APIs to enable real-time compliance and self-compliance checks.

SC3

Employ machine learning algorithms for automated monitoring and reporting.

SC4

Where possible , use precisely defined concepts available in the data catalogue entries of Common European Data Spaces enabling deterministic data collection.

SC5

Establish direct communication channels with regulatory authorities for automated updates and reporting, keeping the system updated with changing regulations (e.g. by expressing the reporting requirements in machine readable and executable way).

SC6

Ensure robust access control and maintain audit trails for transparency and accountability.

SC7

Minimize the risk of non-compliance and potential penalties through these technological and procedural safeguards.

SC8

Integrate the European Digital Identity Wallet for secure identification of individuals and legal entities, when available.

SC9

Collaborate with providers of data space services and technology, with a particular emphasis on open-source solutions, such as the European Commission's Simpl programme.

SC10

All systems must incorporate robust data privacy and security measures.

SC11

Proposers must ensure that the systems developed are open source, interoperable with existing government data systems and adhere to European data standards and specifications.

SC12

The system must be scalable to handle large volumes of data and high transaction rates.

SC13

The system must be designed with end-users in mind, ensuring ease of use and accessibility.

SC14

A comprehensive data governance framework must be established. This should include policies for data quality management, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management.

SC15

Proposals should target legislations that have clear, quantifiable compliance metrics that can be automatically assessed using data analytics and they should ensure no overlaps with ongoing initiatives (e.g. Digital Product Passport, Customs reform).

SC16

This call aims to explore sectors with significant administrative burden such as agriculture, environment, manufacturing, healthcare and energy.

Expected Outcomes (8)

EO1

Deliver three to four projects that demonstrate the streamlining of regulatory reporting through automated and trusted sharing of compliance data. Each project will address the governance, technical, legal, and processing aspects of the solution.

EO2

Reduce the administrative burden of enterprises by applying advanced digital technologies to automatise the reporting process.

EO3

Support projects testing digital solutions for transmitting information relevant for compliance with EU legislation (e.g. regulations on environmental issues) and automate the compliance process for a number of pilot use cases.

EO4

Leverage advanced technologies, including data capturing technologies, automatic transmission, analysis, cloud storage, and encryption, to ensure data security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

EO5

Give strong focus to privacy-preserving technologies to ensure trust between the reporting entity and regulatory authorities, safeguarding data confidentiality while enabling secure and efficient compliance processes.

EO6

Identify burdensome administrative challenges in the selected sectors that could be addressed by automated data-driven solutions, while close collaboration with reporting entities will be essential to enable direct communication with regulatory agencies for automated updates and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

EO7

Prioritize access controls and audit trails to enhance transparency and reduce the risk of non-compliance and penalties.

EO8

Incorporate the European Digital Identity Wallet, when available, to securely identify individuals and legal entities in data spaces, alongside trust services like electronic seals and ledgers.