Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance, Targeting Larger Industrial Operations and Installations

This section details the types of entities eligible for the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance funding, outlining the geographical scope and the core objectives behind strengthening cybersecurity resilience for critical infrastructure and industrial operations across EU and EEA countries.

This section outlines the specific types of projects and activities supported by the program, focusing on cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure. It clarifies eligible sectors and the nature of the interventions, including vulnerability testing, threat assessment, and risk monitoring.

This section details the financial structure of the funding, which is provided as action grants. It covers the total budget allocation for the topic, the funding rates, and the expected project duration, highlighting the mandatory co-financing for third parties.

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants, including admissibility rules, consortium structures, and important legal and financial provisions, particularly noting the security restrictions for non-EU entities.

This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting a proposal and explains how applications will be evaluated and selected for funding, emphasizing the one-stage submission and single-step evaluation process.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and policies that govern the funding program, including the primary regulation establishing the Digital Europe Programme and other relevant financial and cybersecurity directives.