Applications open for CyberSecDome Open Call Round 2

Selected projects will support the project’s final validation and deployment phase, contributing to the assessment of its scalability, usability, interoperability, and cross-sector relevance.

Objectives

• The CyberSecDome Open Call aims to engage cross-sector and cross-border third parties to accelerate the integration of advanced security solutions into digital systems and infrastructures. Through this initiative, they seek to enhance trust, security, and resilience across ICT products, services, and processes within the digital ecosystem.

Funding Information

• The total budget available is 1.200.000 € which will be divided between the two rounds.
• The maximum funding for any proposal is €120,000, regardless of the total project budget, the number of topics addressed, or the size of the consortium. The grant supports up to 100% of eligible costs, including indirect costs, for SMEs, while larger industries are funded at 50%. If the total project budget exceeds €120,000, applicants must cover the remaining costs from their own resources. Additional resources provided by the applicants on their own budget will strengthen the proposal.

To who is it directed

• Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Companies in the IT, ICT, and digital infrastructure sectors seeking to enhance their operations with innovative cybersecurity solutions, including AI and VR technologies.
• Research institutions and academics: Universities, research centers, and academic professionals specializing in IT, ICT, or cybersecurity research and innovation, eager to collaborate on refining and testing advanced solutions in practical settings.
• Public and private sector entities: Institutions managing complex digital systems and infrastructures that aim to strengthen their resilience and security using cutting-edge, AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks.
• Industry professionals and large enterprises: Big companies and industry leaders looking to contribute to or adopt advanced cybersecurity innovations to protect and optimize their digital ecosystems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to organizations and individuals from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Participants from non-associated non-EU countries, specifically the UK and Switzerland, may apply but may not be eligible for funding due to regulations under Horizon Europe in place as of 2023.
• Applicants can apply individually, in teams of two, or as part of a consortium of up to three organizations. Each consortium must include at least one SME as a partner. All partners in the consortium must meet the eligibility criteria and contribute to the project’s objectives.

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