Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP)

DIGITAL 2026 AI DATA 10 COMPLIANCE Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data is sponsored by European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme. This call funds pilot projects to develop and deploy digital solutions that automate regulatory compliance and the transmission of regulatory information through the secure and reliable exchange of data, utilising advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine…

Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data is sponsored by European Commission — Digital Europe Programme. Expected Impact: The objective is to deliver three to four projects that demonstrate the streamlining of regulatory reporting through automated and trusted sharing of compliance data. Each project will address the governance, technical, legal, and processing aspects of the solution. Objective: Specific Objective 2 of the Digital Europe Programme aims to reinforce the EU’s core Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacities as a crucial driver for the digital transformation of the public and private sectors. The vision is to make Europe an AI continent, thriving on the development, integration and adoption of AI. As one of the financial instruments of the upcoming Apply AI Strategy, SO2 will support the development of world class AI models in the EU and foster the integration of AI technologies into EU’s most strategic sectors, including healthcare, energy and research. It will stimulate new industrial uses of AI and improve the delivery of various public services. In addition, it will support the deployment of new digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data. The objective is to reduce the administrative burden of enterprises by applying advanced digital technologies to automatise the reporting process. Objectives This objective will support projects testing digital solutions for transmitting information relevant for compliance with EU legislation (e.g. regulations on environmental issues) and automate the compliance process for a number of pilot use cases. These projects will target regulatory reporting requirements, from aggregate data (e.g., company balance sheets) to detailed data (e.g., transactions, events, and product registrations). The aim is to leverage advanced technologies, including data capturing technologies, automatic transmission, analysis, cloud storage, and encryption, to ensure data security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. The strong focus should be given to privacy-preserving technologies to ensure trust between the reporting entity and regulatory authorities, safeguarding data confidentiality while enabling secure and efficient compliance processes. Additionally, the projects will identify burdensome administrative challenges in the selected sectors that could be addressed by automated data-driven solutions, while close collaboration with reporting entities will be essential to enable direct communication with regulatory agencies for automated updates and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. The approach will prioritize access controls and audit trails to enhance transparency and reduce the risk of non-compliance and penalties. Furthermore, the projects could incorporate the European Digital Identity Wallet, when available, to securely identify individuals and legal entities in data spaces, alongside trust services like electronic seals and ledgers. Scope: The activities funded under this initiative will focus on the following aspects: Technical aspects: Utilize advanced technologies such as privacy-preserving technologies, data capturing technologies, automatic transmission and analysis, cloud storage and encryption for data security and compliance with regulations. Implement comprehensive APIs to enable real-time compliance and self-compliance checks. Employ machine learning algorithms for automated monitoring and reporting. Where possible , use precisely defined concepts available in the data catalogue entries of Common European Data Spaces enabling deterministic data collection. Establish direct communication channels with regulatory authorities for automated updates and reporting, keeping the system updated with changing regulations (e.g. by expressing the reporting requirements in machine readable and executable way). Ensure robust access control and maintain audit trails for transparency and accountability. Minimize the risk of non-compliance and potential penalties through these technological and procedural safeguards. Integrate the European Digital Identity Wallet for se Programme areas: DIGITAL Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Cloud, Edge and Virtualisation, Digital Services and Platforms, advanced digital technologies, cloud storage, data capturing technologies, data security, digital solutions, regulatory compliance through data, regulatory reporting requirements, reporting process

CGBN Efficiency Grant is sponsored by Colorado Energy Office. The CGBN Efficiency Grant funds custom projects that increase energy, fuel, and water efficiency for businesses, nonprofits, schools, organizations, or local governments in Colorado. There is no specific list of eligible projects, as long as they save energy, fuel, and/or water. Additional funding is available for businesses in communities facing disproportionate health risks and burdens. This grant is part of the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) initiative.