Implementation of multi-country projects - Digital Decade report 2023

The Digital Decade Policy Programme establishes a framework for multi-country projects (MCPs), i.e., large-scale projects facilitating the achievement of the general objectives and digital targets.

MCPs can be implemented in various ways such as Joint Undertakings (JUs), European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), the Union’s agencies, independently by the Member States concerned, through the execution of Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) or through other appropriate implementation mechanisms.  

As well as these, the Digital Decade Policy Programme introduces the European Digital Infrastructure Consortia (EDICs) as a new means to facilitate the establishment of MCPs.