SPIN4EIC Digital Transformation

Challenge: Provision of Emission-Free Towing Vessels (ERTVs) and Charging Facilities for Offshore and Onshore Operations in the North Sea by Rijkswaterstaats

                                                                          About  The procurer is Rijkswaterstaats, a central government authority in the Netherlands. This Innovation Partnership contract involves the integral development, construction, and delivery of three emission-free electric Emergency Response Towing Vessels (ERTVs) alongside five offshore and five onshore charging stations located across the North Sea and onshore sites. The procedure is designed to foster innovative, sustainable maritime solutions by combining vessel manufacturing with the necessary charging infrastructure. The procurement follows the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and applies the Innovation Partnership model to facilitate collaboration between the public sector and suppliers throughout the development process. The Challenge   The objective of this procurement is to develop a system enabling (near) zero-emission emergency towing services on the North Sea. This includes designing and delivering three state-of-the-art electric ERTVs and establishing reliable, efficient charging infrastructure both offshore and onshore. The challenge lies in pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to achieve significant emission reductions while maintaining the operational readiness and safety required for emergency response. The partnership seeks innovative, technically advanced solutions that integrate vessel design, energy storage, and charging capabilities tailored to demanding marine environments. Timeframe Deadline for Submitting Proposals: 19/09/2025 - 15:00:00 (UTC+2), Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time Who can apply   The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as other entities, as as specified in the procedure's descriptive document. How to apply  👉 You can find here all the details of the procedure. The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.

Shaping Europe’s digital future: the 2025 State of the digital decade report

The European Union is on a bold mission: to become a global digital leader by 2030. The "State of the Digital Decade 2025" report, now available through the EU Publications Office, is a pivotal milestone in tracking that journey. This  report evaluates the EU’s progress toward the ambitious goals set out in the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, which is centered around four key pillars: Digital Skills, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Transformation of Businesses, and Digitalisation of Public Services. Why This Report Matters The Digital Decade is not just a vision—it’s a concrete roadmap. The 2025 report provides a critical mid-point snapshot, helping citizens, policymakers, and businesses understand where Europe stands, where it’s succeeding, and where more action is urgently needed. Key highlights include:

• Progress metrics and scorecards across all EU Member States
• Main concerns for Europeans
• Policy recommendations to accelerate digital transformation.

A Call to Action for Governments, Industry, and Citizens The findings in the 2025 report are both a celebration of achievement and a wake-up call. Europe has made meaningful progress—but to truly lead in a fast-evolving global digital landscape, collective effort is essential. Whether you are a policy designer, startup founder, tech researcher, or digital skills advocate, this report offers insights to shape your strategy, focus your initiatives, and align with Europe’s overarching digital ambitions. 👉 Read the full publication

Challenge: Holistic Evaluation of Generative Foundation Models PCP by Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit

Holistic Evaluation of Generative Foundation Models in a Security Context (HEGEMON) Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH About  The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Agency for Innovation in Cybersecurity), a German federal entity focused on advancing defense-related research and innovation, is launching a Pre-Commercial Procurement under the HEGEMON initiative. The process follows a multi-phase negotiation procedure designed to foster innovation through competitive R&D challenges. The Challenge   The core challenge of the HEGEMON procurement centers on the development of robust, holistic evaluation methodologies for generative foundation models (GFMs) within security-relevant contexts. Unlike traditional AI models, GFMs produce complex outputs—such as text, image, or audio—based on free-form user prompts, requiring qualitative, multi-dimensional evaluation frameworks. The solution sought must address critical issues like factual hallucination, susceptibility to prompt injection attacks, biases embedded in training data, and the high computational costs of inference. Given the growing importance of these models in defense and cybersecurity, the challenge calls for innovative, context-sensitive evaluation strategies tailored to German-language settings and specific security-domain applications. Timeframe Deadline for receipt of requests to participate: 31/07/2025 10:00:00 (UTC+2) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time Who can apply   The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as other entities, as specified in the procedure's descriptive document. To access the relevant procurement documents, please refer to this page: 📄 Tender documents. How to apply  You can find all the details of the procedure here: 358520‑2025 – Holistic Evaluation of Generative Foundation Models in a Security Context (HEGEMON). Please note that tenders or requests to participate must be submitted in German.   The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.

Challenge: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support by ARTE G.E.I.E.

    IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ARTE G.E.I.E. About  ARTE G.E.I.E. (Strasbourg), in consortium with ARTE France (Issy-les-Moulineaux), is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to proactively anticipate digital evolutions. They aim to explore, test, and adapt AI/data innovations — from analytics platforms and machine learning pipelines to infrastructure upgrades or bespoke software solutions. The Procedure has 19 lot, and estimated total value of €6.5 million. The Challenge   The challenge focuses on enabling ARTE, to keep up with the rapid digitization of media production, distribution, and content management. ARTE, a public broadcaster, aims to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies to optimize data handling, automate workflows, enhance user experiences, and develop innovative content formats. Additionally, it seeks to build and maintain a high-performance IT infrastructure capable of managing complex data workflows on a scale. To remain agile and responsive to fast-evolving technological advances, ARTE is establishing a procurement framework that facilitates easy access to emerging technologies and specialized services as they become available on the market. Ultimately, the goal is to equip ARTE with future-ready digital capabilities to serve audiences better and maintain a leading role in European cultural broadcasting. Timeframe Deadline for Submitting Proposals: 15/07/2025 - 12:00:00 (UTC+2) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time Who can apply   The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as other entities, as as specified in the procedure's descriptive document. How to apply  You can find here all the details of the procedure. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted in either French, German or English. The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.