Funding Mechanisms

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.

2025 - 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.

Currently there are no open calls.

 

Keep an eye as more will be published soon.

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2021 - 2027

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.

01

Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment

 

Opening: 3 March 2026

Deadline: 15 September 2026

 

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02

Advanced cryptographic schemes and High-Assurance high-speed cryptographic implementations

 

Opening: 3 March 2026

Deadline: 15 September 2026

 

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03

Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)

 

Opening: 3 March 2026

Deadline: 15 September 2026

 

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