Capacity building of Security Operation Centres

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The 'Capacity building of Security Operation Centres' program aims to significantly enhance the European Union's cybersecurity resilience. This initiative focuses on establishing, strengthening, and interconnecting Security Operation Centres (SOCs) across regional, national, and EU levels. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies like Artificial Intelligence, the program seeks to improve cyber threat detection, foster collective knowledge, and facilitate rapid information sharing to bolster the EU's digital infrastructure.

Who is Funded

This program targets various organizations and entities across the European Union, focusing on strengthening the collective cybersecurity posture. The overarching objective is to enhance cyber threat monitoring, detection, and information sharing capabilities.

What is Funded

The program funds initiatives that enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced threat detection, response mechanisms, and strategic information sharing. It prioritizes the development of robust Security Operation Centres and the strengthening of EU supply chains in threat intelligence.

Type and Scope of Funding

This initiative provides financial support primarily in the form of grants, with a substantial total budget allocated to foster robust cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities across the EU.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to specific administrative, financial, and collaborative conditions outlined in the comprehensive call document to ensure compliance and successful participation in the program.

Application Procedure

The application process is conducted online through a dedicated submission system, with proposals evaluated against specific award criteria and a defined timeline.

The funding program is established and governed by comprehensive European Union legal frameworks, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial and policy regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

72,500,000 € (total for this topic)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

72,500,000 € (total for this topic)

Deadline

Deadline:

15.02.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

Additional Partners:

CSIRTs, competent authorities, law enforcement, defence organizations, other relevant cybersecurity actors, private entities

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