NCC-NL: Netherlands Cybersecurity Coordination Centre

Last checked on:

19 May 2025

Published on:

24 July 2023

Are you looking for funding for your innovative cybersecurity solution? Or are you looking for collaboration partners for your project? NCC-NL, the Netherlands Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, helps you with your national and European funding application and connects you with important Dutch and European parties.

NCC-NL: primary point of contact for cybersecurity innovation

The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZ) has announced that dcypher's operations will end as of 1 September 2025. From that date, the support system for cybersecurity knowledge development and innovation in the Netherlands will be restructured. The Netherlands Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-NL) and organisations involved in the implementation of the National Technology Strategy - Cybersecurity Technologies (NTS-CST) will continue the activities currently performed by dcypher. NCC-NL thus becomes the starting point for organisations that want to get started with this. Read more about this.

Who is NCC-NL for?

Dutch SMEs and start-ups
Research organisations and academic institutions
Other private and public organisations playing a role in cybersecurity innovation

Support team NCC-NL

Funding
There are various grant and funding opportunities for cybersecurity innovation at national, regional and European levels. NCC-NL is happy to help you find and apply for suitable funding.
For an up-to-date overview of cybersecurity subsidies, check the cybersecurity funding portal. Need help? Fill in our contact form.
Consortia forming and matchmaking
NCC-NL puts you in touch with relevant parties in the Dutch and European cybersecurity field. For example, if you are looking for partners for your cybersecurity innovation project. Do you have a question? Then send us an email: ncc-nl@rvo.nl.
Insight and influence on European policy
NCC-NL keeps you informed about new EU regulations, subsidy opportunities and policy changes. We also support you in providing input on European policy and subsidy programmes through consultations, feedback sessions and surveys. This allows your organisation to contribute to the future of cybersecurity in Europe.
Stay informed
NCC-NL likes to keep you informed about new subsidy opportunities, policy developments and cybersecurity innovations in the Netherlands and Europe:
- Sign up via our interest form if we may keep you informed.
- Follow us on NCC-NL's LinkedIn page.

Cybersecurity Innovation Fund

The Cybersecurity Innovation Fund (CIF-NL) aims to boost cybersecurity innovation. This is necessary because the Netherlands is rapidly digitising and cybersecurity is of great importance. Companies and research organisations could apply for subsidy to (further) develop cybersecurity solutions. The subsidy is currently closed.

About NCC-NL 

NCC-NL is the Netherlands Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, which promotes cybersecurity knowledge exchange, cooperation, and innovation in the Netherlands and Europe. It plays a key role in connecting Dutch organisations with European cybersecurity initiatives, enabling them to access funding and build international partnerships.

NCC-NL is actively committed to creating the right framework conditions to stimulate cyber innovation in the Netherlands. As part of this commitment, NCC-NL is taking on the implementation of the Human Capital Agenda Cybersecurity (part of the broader Human Capital Agenda ICT). This will focus on increasing the number of qualified professionals in the cybersecurity sector. In addition, NCC-NL works on developing and coordinating subsidy instruments so that appropriate funding is available at every stage of innovation - from idea to scale-up.

NCC-NL is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the European Union and is supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

Within Europe, NCC-NL collaborates with the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) and an EU-wide network of 29 National Coordination Centres (NCCs). The ECCC coordinates and funds cybersecurity research and innovation projects across Europe. It works on strengthening EU cybersecurity capabilities and ensuring a high level of security in digital technologies.

NCCs are key entities in each EU member state cooperating with the ECCC. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the national implementation of EU cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring that local projects align with European objectives and facilitating access to funding for national cybersecurity innovations.