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DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-MCP-09-INNOV-ADMIN

MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations -

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Expected Impact

To effectively progress in developing and testing elements necessary for cross-border digital public services and pave the way towards seamless digital public services across the Union.

Objective:

The objective of the action is to allow Member States to work together, jointly identify needs and develop interoperability assets needed for cross-border digital public services, leveraging collective resources and expertise to achieve impactful results unattainable by single entities. The MCP supports the implementation of the Interoperable Europe Act by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders to contribute to the priorities of the Interoperable Europe Agenda, focusing on improving public services through seamless data exchange and addressing interoperability challenges. This effort aligns with the EU’s Digital Decade goal of ensuring full online access to public services and secure eID solutions by 2030.

Scope:

Citizens and businesses demand user-focused, inclusive digital public services that are accessible through multiple channels and align with European values. Public administrations are urged to become more data-driven and adopt integrated approaches while ensuring safe use of AI.

The MCP aims to improve interoperability by supporting existing and developing new solutions, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders for cross-border services, and scaling up innovative solutions. It also focuses on implementing EU policies, particularly on AI and Data Spaces, to streamline processes and improve interoperability across networks with common data standards.

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2026-10-08

PROPOSAL NUMBERS

Call DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-MCP-09-INNOV-ADMIN has closed on 19.05.2026.

Two ‘2’ proposals have been submitted.

Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in July-September 2026.

2026-10-08

In order to ensure consistency with the Digital Decade Polic Programme Decision (EU) 2022/2481 (article 10.3), there is an update and clarification on the Consortium composition: In the second point of the Consortium composition section on page 15 'Another MCP implementation mechanism...', 'eligible countries' were replaced by 'Member States'.

2026-10-08
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Call status: Closed
Opening date: 2026-01-20 (8 months ago)
Closing date: 2026-05-19 (4 months ago)
Procedure: single-stage

Budget: 6,000,000
Expected grants: 0
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DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-MCP-09

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EC webpage info
Added 8 months ago by Daniela Hackl
First_EDIC_Annual_Gathering_Proceedings_Report_1920_November_2025_1P7X4k9qm9wq5rPYDDigR5sy9Ec_123427.pdf (677.77 KB)
Proceedings Report from the First EDIC Annual Gathering that took place in November 2025 (organised by DG CNECT, MCP Accelerator). The short report also included a "Get to know the EDICs" section.
EC Progress report on MCPs
Added 8 months ago by Patricia
Staff_working_document_Progress_report_on_multicountry_projects_2025.PDF (856.65 KB)
Commission Staff Working Document "Progress report on multi-country projects", 16.6.2025
Related Policy
Added 8 months ago by Patricia
PolicyBriefing_Interoperable_Europe_Act_updated.pdf (144.43 KB)
The objective of the topic is to support activities for the implementation of the Interoperable Europe Act, which aims at enhancing the interoperability of digital public services across the Union.
Related policy
Added 8 months ago by Patricia
PolicyBriefing_DDPP_updated.pdf (125.31 KB)
With the Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP) the European Commission introduced the concept of Mult-Country Projects (MCP). The digital transformation of public administrations is one of the priorities of the DDPP.

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