European Commission
Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways
Submarine cables help provide backbone connectivity, transporting big volumes of information across extended geographical areas. High-quality backbone connectivity plays a fundamental role in ensuring that our internet traffic remains strong and consistent despite growing data flows.
The Commission recently launched a call for proposals to help strengthen backbone connectivity in all parts of the Union, including in the Outermost Regions, islands and Member States with Coastlines, as well as to reinforce the Union’s strategic connectivity with Third Countries.
For more information on this key action of the CEF Digital programme, visit the dedicated page.
Workshop presentation & recording
To support applicants in the drafting of their proposals and to help them find potential partners for their projects, the Commission explained in detail the scope of the call, outlined what is expected from applicants, and replied to participants’ questions. Watch the recording of the workshop in case you missed it. Presentation slides are also available.
Apply to the call
We encourage all potential applicants to use the information shared in the webinar before submitting their project proposals. Applications for this first call will close on 22 March, 2022. On the same page, interested participants will be able to find more information about eligibility, applying, frequently asked questions and contacts for support.