How EU programmes (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EDIHs) support innovation and digitalisation — and what you can realistically expect on an AI project.

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The EU programmes Ireland takes part in (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EDIHs) support innovation and digitalisation, but it is worth knowing what to realistically expect for an AI project.

What the scheme actually gives

  • Horizon Europe funds research and innovation projects; Enterprise Ireland is the national contact point.
  • Digital Europe covers AI, cybersecurity and digital skills.
  • EDIHs deliver services to SMEs — not cash grants to buy software.

Does it fund buying AI software?

EU funding supports projects and services, not the purchase of finished AI software for everyday operations. A platform such as osFoundry lowers the cost structurally through usage-based pricing and the BYOK principle — which helps more than waiting for support that does not cover software.

Important note

This article is general information and is not legal, tax or grant advice. Tax schemes, grants, rules and rates change, and only the relevant authorities (among them Revenue, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the Data Protection Commission and the Central Bank of Ireland) decide eligibility and awards. dgm is not a grant deliverer, approved knowledge provider or intermediary. Always confirm the current terms with the official source or a qualified tax or legal adviser.

How dgm helps

dgm is an independent implementation partner that helps businesses in Ireland adopt osFoundry — from identifying the first practical use case, through building it, to connecting AI to the systems you already use. dgm works independently of osFoundry’s developer (the company OS LLC) and has not yet completed any client integrations; everything above is therefore a description of the service offered, not a delivered result. If you would like to look at a sensible first step, dgm is happy to think it through with you. Arrange a no-obligation conversation with dgm.