DS4SSCC

Cascade funding available to deploy data spaces for cities and communities

Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities (DS4SSCC) is an EU-funded initiative linking to the Living-in.EU movement, in which ERRIN is involved through the Go Li.EU project. The project is a preparatory action for the creation of a data space for smart communities as an enabler of the EU Green Deal goals and Sustainable Development Goals. It aims at developing a multi-stakeholder data governance scheme, but also to create specifications, a reference architecture model, a dedicated blueprint and a roadmap.

Since 1 October 2023, a second phase has started with the Data Space for Smart Communities deployment. In this frame, local governments and their ecosystem are encouraged to propose pilot projects as part of the initiative's deployment phase. A substantial budget of 15 million euros will be allocated to 10-12 selected proposals. Additionally, to ensure the success of these pilot projects, comprehensive support will be provided, including an expert-driven mentoring and training program. 

Three rounds of the open call will be organised between June 2024 and January 2025, providing several opporuntities to ERRIN members to create partnerships and submit proposals. You will find all the information on the call, requirements, timeline and content here. 

A online information session is organised on 12 June 2024 (10:30 - 12:00 CEST). This session will introduce to the overall framework of the DS4SSCC Call for Pilots, the pilots support activities as well as the monitoring of their progress and impact. You can register and find more information here. 

The open call was also added to the ERRIN Project Development tool here. You can use this page to submit your Expression of Interest or partner search and connect with other ERRIN members.