Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirements
Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirements supports authorities and professionals with compliance tools and training to implement EU cybersecurity legislation.
Funder: Digital Europe Programme
Due Dates: January 14, 2027, 17:00 CET (Application deadline) | September 1, 2026 (Opening date)
Funding Amounts: €3 million–€5 million EU contribution per project; €20 million total topic budget; 5 expected grants
Summary: Supports implementation of EU cybersecurity legislation through compliance tools, certification capacity, information sharing, and workforce development.
Key Information: Applications must address at least one eligible piece of EU cybersecurity legislation.
Description
This Digital Europe Programme topic, administered by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre, supports a coordinated approach to implementing EU cybersecurity legislation and strengthening Europe’s cyber resilience. It covers the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), NIS 2 Directive, GDPR, DORA, Cybersecurity Act, specific AI Act requirements, and other relevant EU cybersecurity legislation. Supported work includes practical compliance guidance, self-assessment tools, conformity assessment and certification platforms, incident reporting, and secure information sharing.
The topic also builds authorities’ capacity for market surveillance, audit, and supervision, while supporting security- and privacy-enhancing technologies in ICT products and services. Training, exercises, peer exchanges, fellowships, and cybersecurity competitions address skills shortages. Cross-border and cross-sector cooperation, youth participation, diversity, and equal opportunities support the development of a workforce able to meet evolving threats and regulatory demands.
