DIGITAL-ECCC-2023-DEPLOY-CYBER-04-SUPPORT-ASSIST
Preparedness support and mutual assistance
Plain-language summary
Grant for preparedness support and mutual assistance in cybersecurity to enhance resilience and risk management.
This call funds projects that provide preparedness support and mutual assistance in cybersecurity. It aims to improve risk assessment, threat monitoring, and cybersecurity capabilities. Activities include penetration testing and developing cybersecurity-aware cultures.
Likely relevant for
- Cybersecurity service providers
- Network security experts
- Risk assessment specialists
- Organizations implementing NIS Directive
- Cybersecurity technology developers
Project signals
Focus on preparedness support servicesProjects addressing cyber threats and attacksInitiatives enhancing cybersecurity culture and solutions
What it funds
- Preparedness support services for cybersecurity incidents
- Mutual assistance mechanisms among stakeholders
- Risk assessment and threat monitoring activities
- Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Development of cybersecurity-aware culture and solutions
- Enhancement of cybersecurity capabilities aligned with NIS Directive
Expected outcomes
- Improved cybersecurity resilience and readiness
- Enhanced risk and threat assessment processes
- Stronger mutual assistance frameworks
- Increased awareness and culture of cybersecurity
- Deployment of effective cybersecurity solutions
Who can apply / participate
- Private companies
- Research organizations
- Public bodies
- Non-profit organizations
- Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
- EU Member States and associated countries
- Must comply with DIGITAL JU grant rules
- Relevant experience in cybersecurity required
- Exact consortium composition rules
- Specific eligibility conditions
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rate details
- Exact scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check official call for detailed application requirements and deadlines
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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