Horizon Europe: New Advanced Tools and Processes for Operational Cybersecurity
Rapid digitalisation and growing cyber threats require innovative solutions to increase Europe's resilience to cyber-attacks. This Horizon Europe subsidy supports organisations in developing advanced frameworks, tools, and processes to strengthen operational cybersecurity. It is aimed at improving cooperation and crisis management in line with EU legislation such as NIS2 and the Cyber Solidarity Act.
Practical information
- Application period: 12 June 2025 - 12 November 2025
- Budget: € 23.55 million
- Expected number of funded projects: 4
- Expected project duration: 3 jaar
- Subsidy programme: Horizon Europe
For whom?
The subsidy is for:
- companies
- SMEs
- relevant cybersecurity authorities
- educational and knowledge institutions
- government organisations
Participation of:
- innovative cybersecurity startups and SMEs with previous cybersecurity experience at the EU level; or
- startups and SMEs that have previously collaborated with relevant national cybersecurity authorities
in consortia is encouraged.
Conditions
The general conditions for participation are described in Annex B of the work programme. We advise you to carefully consider the exceptions to participation and the security guidelines for this call.
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