EU Opportunities
The creation of an EU Cybersecurity Competence Centre meant for the Union’s main instrument to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development. This would deliver cybersecurity-related financial support from different programmes.
Within the framework of the new European Multiannual Financial Framework, two major investment programmes are launched for the interval 2021-2027.
Digital Europe Programme
The Digital Europe Programme (DEP) supports the deployment and uptake of advanced digital technologies across the EU, with a focus on key areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital skills. For guidance on preparing an EU Funding Proposal, please click here.
Enhancing the NCC Network
Opening: 01 September 2026
Deadline: 14 January 2027
Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirements
Opening: 01 September 2026
Deadline: 14 January 2027
Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions
Opening: 01 September 2026
Deadline: 14 January 2027
Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI
Opening: 01 September 2026
Deadline: 14 January 2027
Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions
Opening: 01 September 2026
Deadline: 14 January 2027
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Horizon Europe
The Horizon Europe (HE) is an EU initiative that offers funding programmes for research and innovation with cybersecurity being addressed within Pillar 2 as a strategic area for research and innovation. For guidance on preparing an EU Funding Proposal, please click here.
Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment
Opening: 3 March 2026
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Advanced cryptographic schemes and High-Assurance high-speed cryptographic implementations
Opening: 3 March 2026
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)
Opening: 3 March 2026
Deadline: 15 September 2026
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