AENAON Open Call 1
AENAON Open Call 1 supports external organisations in integrating, testing and validating cybersecurity technologies, training and preparedness services to strengthen offshore wind infrastructure security.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (Opening) | November 13, 2026, 17:00 CET (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: €2.1 million available; up to €60,000 per entity, €100,000 for qualifying operators/manufacturers, or €150,000 per consortium action; 8 months
Summary: Supports integration, testing and initial validation of AENAON cybersecurity technologies, training and preparedness services for offshore wind infrastructure.
Key Information: Grants cover 50% of the eligible project budget; applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide the remaining co-funding.
Description
AENAON Open Call 1 is a cascade-funding competition run and paid by the EU-funded AENAON project through its Financial Support to Third Parties scheme. It supports external organisations in integrating, testing and initially validating cybersecurity capabilities for offshore wind farms and closely related critical-energy infrastructure. Projects should interact with AENAON’s Federated Digital Twin-based Cyber Range Platform, interactive training programme or cybersecurity preparedness services.
Supported work includes offshore-wind-specific threat and vulnerability scenarios, cybersecurity technology integration, operationally relevant pilots, digital-twin and SCADA/OT validation, penetration testing, compliance and resilience methods, training, and action-related dissemination. The call seeks measurable validation evidence, technical feedback and reusable results that improve operational readiness and strengthen cybersecurity across the offshore wind ecosystem.
