DIGITAL-ECCC-2023-DEPLOY-CYBER-04-EULEGISLATION

Support for implementation of EU legislation on cybersecurity and national cybersecurity strategies

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

Funding to support implementation of EU cybersecurity legislation and national cybersecurity strategies.

This call funds projects that help implement EU laws on cybersecurity and national strategies. It aims to improve cybersecurity awareness, cooperation, and resilience. Activities may include capacity building, incident reporting, and supporting cybersecurity operations.

Likely relevant for

  • Cybersecurity policy implementers
  • National cybersecurity agencies
  • Cybersecurity awareness organizations
  • Security operation centers (SOCs)
  • CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams)
  • Digital service providers involved in cybersecurity

Project signals

Focus on cybersecurity legislation implementationActivities supporting NIS2 Directive and Cybersecurity ActProjects enhancing cybersecurity resilience and incident reporting

What it funds

  • Implementation of EU cybersecurity legislation including NIS Directive, NIS2 Directive, Cybersecurity Act, Cyber Resilience Act
  • Support for national cybersecurity strategies and capacity building
  • Enhancement of cybersecurity cooperation and incident reporting
  • Promotion of cybersecurity awareness and culture
  • Support for Security Operation Centres (SOCs) and CSIRTs
  • Development and deployment of cybersecurity solutions

Expected outcomes

  • Improved compliance with EU cybersecurity laws
  • Enhanced national cybersecurity capabilities and resilience
  • Better cooperation among cybersecurity stakeholders
  • Increased cybersecurity awareness among digital service providers and citizens
  • Strengthened incident detection and response mechanisms

Who can apply / participate

  • Public bodies
  • National cybersecurity agencies
  • Research and technology organizations
  • Private companies with cybersecurity expertise
  • Non-profit organizations involved in cybersecurity
  • Single-stage submission model; consortium requirements unclear, must check
  • EU Member States and associated countries likely eligible, must verify
  • Must support implementation of EU cybersecurity legislation and national strategies
  • Specific eligibility criteria to be confirmed
  • Exact eligibility criteria
  • Consortium size and composition
  • Funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Exact budget and funding rates
  • Detailed scope of activities supported

Money

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

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model. Applicants submit proposals once by the deadline.
  • Check official call documents for detailed eligibility and submission requirements

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:23 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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