Call for Applications: DiGi-SEII Training and Capacity Building Programme

Deadline: 18-Jan-2027

The DiGi-SEII Training and Capacity Building Programme supports social enterprises and social economy support organisations across Europe in strengthening digital skills, improving organisational capacity, and developing strategies to scale their social impact. The hybrid programme combines e-learning, live online sessions, in-person workshops, mentoring, peer learning, and study visits, with lump-sum financial support of up to €400 for social enterprises and €2,000 for social economy support organisations to help cover eligible participation-related travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs. The DiGi-SEII Training and Capacity Building Programme was developed to address digitalisation challenges faced by social enterprises and social economy support organisations across Europe. The initiative aims to strengthen digital capabilities and help participating organisations build the capacity needed to scale their impact. The programme is co-funded by the European Union under the SMP-COSME-2023-SEED programme and is implemented by a consortium including: DiGi-SEII provides a hybrid and modular learning pathway combining different forms of training and organisational support.

Participants can access

The programme is designed to provide practical learning opportunities that can help organisations improve their digital capabilities and strengthen their approach to scaling social impact. The training modules cover a range of digitalisation and organisational development topics.

Topics include:

Separate learning tracks are available for social enterprises and social economy support organisations to reflect their different roles, responsibilities, and digitalisation needs.

Participants are expected to engage actively throughout the learning pathway

Key expectations include:

Participants may also access complementary services such as mentoring, peer exchange, matchmaking, and study visits depending on programme availability and eligibility.

Participants who complete the programme receive a DiGi-SEII digital badge

The badge recognises participants’ engagement with the programme and their learning achievements. It provides a digital record of participation in the training and capacity-building pathway. The programme provides lump-sum financial support to help eligible organisations participate in in-person training activities.

The maximum amounts are:

The financial support is awarded per organisation rather than per individual participant. The financial support is intended to cover costs directly related to participation in approved in-person activities.

Eligible costs may include:

Additional support for complementary services and travel may be available depending on the type of activity and the distance travelled. The maximum amount available to an organisation depends on the activity and applicable distance-related conditions. Financial support is provided after participation in the approved activities and submission of the required documentation. Organisations must provide proof of participation and meet the relevant conditions before the lump-sum support is released. Selected organisations will be invited to sign a Sub-Grant Agreement before receiving the applicable financial support. The programme is open to eligible social enterprises and social economy support organisations meeting the geographic, legal, and organisational requirements.

Eligible participants can include:

Eligible social enterprises must be legally registered in:

These neighbouring countries include:

Social economy support organisations can be established in any EU Member State or overseas country or territory, subject to the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Organisations generally must:

Some exceptions to the two-year operating requirement apply to early-stage organisations in Sweden. Applications should clearly explain why the organisation needs the programme and how participation can contribute to its development.

Applicants should demonstrate:

Applications go through an eligibility check followed by a qualitative assessment.

The qualitative assessment considers:

Applicants should therefore provide specific and well-structured information rather than general statements about the importance of digitalisation. Applicants can prepare their applications by: Applications must be submitted through the official online application form by: 18 January 2027

The application process includes:

Applicants should keep the following points in mind: DiGi-SEII is a hybrid training and capacity-building programme designed to help social enterprises and social economy support organisations strengthen digital capabilities and scale their social impact. Social enterprises can receive up to €400, while social economy support organisations can receive up to €2,000 for eligible participation in in-person activities. The support is intended for eligible costs directly related to participation, including travel, accommodation, and subsistence. No. The financial support is awarded per organisation. The programme combines self-paced e-learning, live online sessions, in-person workshops, mentoring, peer learning, and study visits.

Participants are expected to complete at least three e-learning modules

Topics include AI for efficiency, CRM systems, cybersecurity, digital fundraising, digital marketing, inclusive digital design, and green digital practices for sustainability. Yes. Separate module tracks are available for social enterprises and social economy support organisations. Staff, board members, volunteers, and interns who are formally affiliated with eligible organisations can participate, subject to the programme requirements. Organisations generally must have been legally registered and operating for at least two years. Some exceptions apply to early-stage organisations in Sweden. Applications first undergo an eligibility check and are then assessed qualitatively based on motivation, needs, digital maturity and sc