As Member States intensify their efforts to digitize public administrations, they face challenges in providing effective cross-border digital services, which are essential for the operation of the Digital Single Market. INVEST is a key initiative that aims at enhancing the interoperability of digital public services across the European Union, aligning with the objectives of the Interoperable Europe Act and the broader goals of the Digital Decade.

The Interoperable Europe Act establishes a framework for cooperation, led by the Interoperable Europe Board, to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens. This fosters a digital ecosystem where businesses can navigate EU markets more easily, and citizens can access user-centric public services. The INVEST project will define strategic goals and a detailed action plan, contributing significantly to the creation of a more connected, efficient, and innovative European digital ecosystem.

Key components of the project include:

• Enhancing interoperability across European public administrations through a strategic roadmap.
• Promoting innovation by establishing regulatory sandboxes for controlled testing of new technologies, and identification and development of a concrete use case for the interoperability regulatory sandbox.
• Engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders to ensure collaborative and inclusive digital transformation.
• Supporting the development of a Digital Single Market by facilitating seamless cross-border digital interactions.
• Investigating long-term training for personnel involved in interoperability policy and digital skills.
• Leveraging synergies between various EU initiatives and national programs to maximize resource efficiency and impact.

INVEST project is funded by European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme (Grant Agreement project 101195496)