Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity applications
Funds research on advanced and trustworthy AI for real-time cyber threat detection, adaptive defense, and secure deployment in cybersecurity, emphasizing transparency, robustness, and EU regulatory compliance.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 14, 2027 | September 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: €4–5 million per project (lump sum); total call budget €24.8 million; approx. 5 grants expected; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Supports research and development of advanced, trustworthy AI solutions for real-time cyber threat detection and adaptive cybersecurity defense.
Key Information: Participation restricted to entities in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries; strict ownership and control rules apply.
Description
This Horizon Europe funding opportunity aims to advance the application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The call supports projects developing AI-driven solutions for real-time cyber threat detection, adaptive defense mechanisms, and enhanced security operation centres. Emphasis is placed on trustworthy and resilient AI, including generative AI, with a focus on transparency, robustness, explainability, and compliance with EU regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act. Proposals must address adversarial AI risks and ensure the responsible, ethical, and secure deployment of AI in cybersecurity contexts.
