Applications for the 2025 European Digital Skills Awards are now closed and numbers are now available!
Following the resounding success of the last two editions, this year’s call attracted a total of 195 applications, reflecting the growing momentum behind digital skills initiatives across Europe.
As in previous years, the Digital Skills for Education category proved to be the most popular, attracting 61 applications. Right behind was Inclusion in the Digital World with 56 submissions, followed by Digital Upskilling @ Work with 42 entries. The Cybersecurity Skills category hosted 19 innovative initiatives, while Women in ICT Careers saw 17 inspiring projects advance towards recognition.
When it comes to national engagement, Spain leads with 52 applications, highlighting its strong commitment to strengthening Europe’s digital capacity. Italy follows closely with 44 applications, while Romania (41), Greece (37) and Portugal (29) also stand out for their active participation.
The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform welcomes the fact that it sees such a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing skills, promoting inclusion and preparing the European workforce for the digital age. This year’s applications show once again the creativity, collaboration and dedication that are driving Europe’s digital transformation.
Mark your calendars: The finalists will be revealed in October during an online ceremony, with registrations open soon. The winners will be announced in November at the awards ceremony in Brussels. To stay informed, follow our updates and subscribe to Digital Skills and Jobs Digest.
A big thank you to all the organisations that submitted their projects – we look forward to celebrating together the achievements of our finalists and winners!
Source: European Digital Skills & Jobs Platform
