We are excited to announce the second CYBER Breakfast for this year, that will bring together members of the National Cybersecurity Community for an insightful session – EU Funding Demystified: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters.
A half-day capacity building event designed to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate and successfully access EU funding opportunities.
The session will cut through the complexity of centrally managed programmes such as the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) and Horizon Europe, covering the fundamentals of direct and indirect funding while sharing key findings from a recent study commissioned by the MITA-NCC and conducted by PwC on the uptake of EU funding across Malta.
A moderated panel discussion will bring together EU funding beneficiaries who will share first-hand insights on what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known. Their experiences offer a candid, practical perspective that goes beyond theory to expose real-world challenges and success factors.
The event will culminate in a series of hands-on breakout sessions guided by EU Funding Subject Matter Experts. Participants will be guided through actual call documents, from past or forthcoming calls, which will be used as practical references to unpack key concepts and better understand what makes a strong application. Through this guided exercise, attendees will walk away with a clearer picture of the process and greater confidence in taking the first steps towards applying.
Whether you are exploring EU funding for the first time or looking to strengthen your approach, this event is a valuable opportunity to build capability, exchange knowledge, and take the next step towards successful participation.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to professionals across your organisation who play a role in technology-related investment, funding decisions or procurement. Whether you are directly involved in IT and cybersecurity strategy or responsible for the budgets and processes that support it, this session will equip you with the knowledge to explore EU funding opportunities with confidence.
We encourage participants from:
- IT and Security Teams who are looking to leverage EU funding for technology and cybersecurity initiatives
- Finance and Budget Holders who oversee or approve investment in technology-related projects
- Procurement Officers involved in sourcing, partnerships or vendor engagement linked to EU-funded programmes
Bring a Guest
Participants are welcome to bring one colleague from outside the community, particularly someone from finance, procurement or a related function whose expertise would add value to the session and to your organisation’s funding journey.
The event will take place on Thursday, 7th May 2026 between 08:00 and 12:00, at The Link Hall, Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun.
This event is open to Community Members, who can register one additional guest.
- If you are already a member, click here to register to this event.
- If not, you are invited to join the Community first by registering through the Community Portal.
Places are limited and reservations will be treated on a first-come-first-served basis. This event will be recognized for 3 CPE credits.