Preparedness support and mutual assistance
The Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program, part of the Digital Europe Programme, aims to enhance the EU's resilience against cyber threats. It provides financial support to Member States, improving their capabilities through expertise and fostering mutual assistance for both preparedness and incident response. This initiative complements existing national and Union-level efforts to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria, geographical scope, and primary objectives of the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program. It details who can apply, where the projects must be implemented, and what the program aims to achieve in strengthening cybersecurity.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program. It clarifies covered costs and the typical development stage of supported initiatives, focusing on strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across critical sectors.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial parameters of the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program, including the type of financial support, the maximum funding amounts available per project, the applicable funding rate, and the expected duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the critical conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program. It covers application and call-off stipulations, consortium guidelines, budget rules, and other important regulatory and operational provisions, ensuring compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program, from initial application submission to the evaluation process and communication of decisions. It outlines the steps involved and how successful proposals are selected.
Legal Basis
This section establishes the legal and foundational documents that authorize and govern the Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance program, highlighting its official mandate and key overarching regulations that shape its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
35,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Individual Aid
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Entities in NIS2 sectors (e.g., energy, transport, banking), SMEs, start-ups, National cybersecurity authorities, competence centres, National Coordination Centres, private entities.
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (DG CONNECT), European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)
Additional Partners:
Invertical Technologies LTD (UK), Municipality of Fushe-Arrez (Albania), BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL (Romania), DIGI MIND SPHERE SRL (Italy), EUROCRIME - RESEARCH, TRAINING ANDCONSULTING SRL (Italy), INFINITIVITY DESIGN LABS (France), OBUDAI EGYETEM (Hungary), AGRICLIMA CONSULTING AB (Sweden), Goldberger s.r.o. (Czechia), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (Austria), Cristina PEREZ (Hazloposible - Spain), Polska Federacja Szpitali (Poland), NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM (Sweden), SSRD, VARNOST PROGRAMSKE OPREME, RAZISKAVE IN RAZVOJ, D.O.O. (Slovenia), SYNYO GmbH (Austria), DIRECTORATUL NATIONAL DE SECURITATE CIBERNETICA (Romania), A&A EMPHASYS INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED (Cyprus), NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE IGOR SIKORSKY KYIV POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (Ukraine), GRANT GARANT SRO (Czechia), Unicis.Tech OÜ (Estonia), Nordic Horizon Institute NGO (Sweden), INTERSPREAD GMBH (Austria), CYBROPS SRL (Romania), CIIM INNOVATIONS LTD (Cyprus), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (Cyprus).
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