The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has published a new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) for a total budget of up to EUR 50 million, due by March 2026.
These calls aim to create a more secure, sovereign, and resilient digital Europe, with “Cyber 09” focusing on critical areas of cybersecurity deployment for the following topics:
- Uptake of innovative solutions for SMEs (UPTAKE) – EUR 15 million
- Regional Cable Hubs (CABLEHUBS) – EUR 10 million
- Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI (CYBERAI) – EUR 15 million
- Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions (COORDPREP) – EUR 10 million
This information session, hosted by the Portuguese National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS/NCC-PT) and the Irish National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC/NCC-IE) will provide an overview of the upcoming DEP Cyber-09 and Cyber-10 calls as well as the upcoming Secure Project (Total funding of €16.5 million) and CYSSDE Project, including Call Objectives, Expected Outcomes, Target End-Users, Suitable Applicants, Budget and Funding Rates.
Session Outcomes:
- Learn about DEP Cyber 09 & Cyber 10 Calls from NCC-PT and NCC-IE
- Learn about the Secure and CYSSDE Projects
- Gain insight into what to expect when applying and how to be successful when doing so.
- Assess whether the calls are suitable for your organisation and learn about how to develop a successful proposal.
Agenda
- 10h00 – Welcome opening and “house rules” – NCC-IE and NCC-PT
- 10h05 – Presentation: “The ECCC and the Network of NCCs” – NCC-PT
- 10h10 – Presentation: “The Cybersecurity Community and SAG open call” – NCC-PT
- 10h15 – Presentation: “DEP Open calls – DEP 09 and DEP 10” – NCC-IE
- 10h35 – Q&A – NCC-IE and NCC-PT
- 10h50 – Final remarks and Closing