DIGITAL-ECCC-2022-CYBER-B-03-SOC

Capacity building of Security Operation Centres

Status
open for submission
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Action type
DIGITAL JU Simple Grants
Opens
25 May 2023
Deadline
6 Jul 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Grant for building capacity of Security Operation Centres to enhance cybersecurity resilience and coordination.

This call funds projects that strengthen Security Operation Centres (SOCs). It aims to improve cybersecurity threat detection and response. The focus is on enhancing coordination among national and European cybersecurity entities.

Likely relevant for

  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Security Operation Centres (SOCs)
  • National Coordination Centres
  • Cyber threat intelligence teams
  • Cybersecurity researchers
  • Public sector cybersecurity units

Project signals

Capacity building for SOCsCybersecurity coordination initiativesCyber threat intelligence sharingCybersecurity education and training

What it funds

  • Capacity building of Security Operation Centres (SOCs)
  • Enhancing cybersecurity threat detection and response
  • Improving coordination among CSIRTs and National Coordination Centres
  • Supporting cybersecurity resilience and incident management
  • Promoting cybersecurity education and awareness within SOCs

Expected outcomes

  • Improved operational capabilities of SOCs
  • Enhanced coordination at national and EU levels
  • Better detection and mitigation of cyber threats
  • Strengthened cybersecurity culture and awareness

Who can apply / participate

  • Public sector bodies
  • Research organizations
  • Private companies specialized in cybersecurity
  • Consortia including multiple stakeholder types
  • Consortium formation may be required or encouraged
  • Involvement of national coordination centres or CSIRTs beneficial
  • Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Check specific eligibility conditions in the call text
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated in the source and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model. Applicants submit proposals by the deadline without a prior expression of interest stage.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:22 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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