Preparedness support and mutual assistance

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

This EU action grant, part of the Digital Europe Programme, focuses on enhancing cybersecurity across Member States through preparedness support and mutual assistance. It aims to bolster resilience against cyber threats by providing expertise, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting incident response actions. The program specifically targets improving cybersecurity capabilities within critical infrastructure and other relevant sectors.

Who is Funded: Cybersecurity Preparedness & Mutual Assistance

This section outlines who is eligible for the Cybersecurity Preparedness Support program, detailing the types of organizations and the geographical scope. The program aims to strengthen the EU's resilience against cyber threats by providing knowledge and expertise to Member States and fostering mutual assistance.

What is Funded: Cybersecurity Resilience & Threat Response

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Cybersecurity Preparedness Support program. It also clarifies eligible costs and the typical development stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding: Cybersecurity Grants

This section provides essential financial details about the Cybersecurity Preparedness program, including the type of financial support, funding amounts, funding rates, and typical project durations, ensuring clarity on all financial parameters.

Conditions and Requirements: Cybersecurity Program Compliance

This section outlines the critical conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries involved in the EU Cybersecurity Preparedness program. It covers application terms, collaboration guidelines, budget stipulations, and other important provisions to ensure compliance and effective project execution.

Application Procedure: Cybersecurity Funding Process

This section guides applicants through the process of securing funding for Cybersecurity Preparedness projects, from initial submission to the final decision. It outlines the step-by-step application flow and explains the evaluation and selection process.

This section details the authoritative legal and official documents that underpin and govern the Cybersecurity Preparedness and Mutual Assistance funding program, ensuring transparency and compliance with overarching EU frameworks.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

35,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Cascade Funding

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Financial Technology, Healthcare

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Entities in NIS2 sectors (e.g., energy, transport, banking), SMEs, start-ups.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Pilot Testing, Process Optimization, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (DG CONNECT)

Managed By:

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

Additional Partners:

Invertical Technologies LTD, Municipality of Fushe-Arrez, BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL, DIGI MIND SPHERE SRL, EUROCRIME - RESEARCH, TRAINING ANDCONSULTING SRL, INFINITIVITY DESIGN LABS, OBUDAI EGYETEM, AGRICLIMA CONSULTING AB, Goldberger s.r.o., MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, Cristina PEREZ, Polska Federacja Szpitali, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, SSRD, VARNOST PROGRAMSKE OPREME, RAZISKAVE IN RAZVOJ, D.O.O., SYNYO GmbH, DIRECTORATUL NATIONAL DE SECURITATE CIBERNETICA, A&A EMPHASYS INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE IGOR SIKORSKY KYIV POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, GRANT GARANT SRO, Unicis.Tech OÜ, Nordic Horizon Institute NGO, INTERSPREAD GMBH, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, CYBROPS SRL, CIIM INNOVATIONS LTD

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