The ICT Policy Support Programme – ICT PSP aims at stimulating innovation and competitiveness through the wider uptake and best use of ICT by citizens, governments and businesses. This programme was formerly funded under the eContentplus programme.

There are 5 themes:
Theme 1. Cloud of public services and smart cities;
Theme 2: Digital content, open data and creativity;
Theme 3. ICT for health, ageing well and inclusion;
Theme 4. Trusted eServices;
Theme 5. Open objective for Innovation and other actions.

For Theme 2. Digital Content, open data and creativity, there are five objectives:
Objective 2.1 Europeana and creativity;
Objective 2.2 Open Data;
Objective 2.3 ICT for learning;
Objective 2.4 Digital content technologies for a better internet for kids;
Objective 2.5 eArchiving services.
The total funding available for this theme is 36 M€.

For Theme 2, Digital content, objective 2.3 – ICT for learning.
The aim is to support ICT-based modernization of educational and training.
Support will be given to actions as part of the two distinct objectives: 
Obj 2.3.a: Piloting and showcasing excellence in ICT for learning for all
– activities will focus on showcasing ICT-based innovation and excellence covering blended modes of formal/informal/non-formal learning with links to workplace-based or self-paced lifelong learning.
Subjects including digital literacy and computing, artistic and creative skills, mathematics will be covered.
Obj 2.3.b: Organising competitions on Educational Games
activities will focus on establishing a network which organises competitions on educational games addressing needs such as: learning maths, improving ICT skills, and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
The network should ensure that the specific requirements to engage children at risk-of-exclusion and the elderly are taken into account.

Eligible countries:
– 27 EU Member States;
– ICT PSP Associated countries – Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, FYROM, Montenegro.

Deadline: was 14 May 2013.

We will keep you informed when a new call is published.

Contact the ICT PSP National Contact point in your country for further information.