[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 12, 2025 (Opening) | November 12, 2025 (Deadline)

€12–14 million per project; total budget €40 million; 3 grants expected

Funding for research projects leveraging Generative AI to advance cybersecurity tools, compliance, and resilience in line with EU policy and ethical standards.

Participation is limited to legal entities in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports research and innovation projects focused on developing, training, and testing Generative AI technologies for cybersecurity applications. Projects should reinforce cybersecurity in digital systems, automate compliance and remediation, and align with EU legal and ethical frameworks. The call aims to boost the EU's technological sovereignty and resilience by advancing threat detection, adaptive security, authentication, and regulatory compliance tools, with a strong emphasis on open-source solutions, SME participation, and post-project usability. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: June 12, 2025 - Proposal deadline: November 12, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €40,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: €12,000,000–€14,000,000 - Number of projects funded: 3 --- ## Eligibility - Only legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries are eligible to participate. - Entities directly or indirectly controlled by non-eligible countries are excluded. - Proposals must address at least one of the following expected outcomes: - Advanced threat/anomaly detection and response using Generative AI. - Adaptive security measures and improved authentication/access control. - Generative AI-powered tools for regulatory compliance and adaptation to dynamic environments. - Proposals must adhere to trustworthy and responsible AI principles and respect data privacy. - SME participation is strongly encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Submission is single-stage via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form templates and detailed instructions are available on the portal. - Proposals must define clear KPIs and document all developed technologies for replicability and uptake. - Evaluation will ensure a balanced portfolio, awarding at least two top-ranked proposals addressing expected outcome (a) and one top-ranked for (b), subject to thresholds. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should maximize EU added value, using open-source and EU data resources where feasible. - Intellectual property management and post-project usability will be closely assessed. - All applicants must consult the [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf) for detailed rules. - Guidance on responsible use of Generative AI in research is available [here](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-research-and-innovation-news/guidelines-responsible-use-generative-ai-research-developed-european-research-area-forum-2024-03-20_en). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Responsible AI guidelines](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-research-and-innovation-news/guidelines-responsible-use-generative-ai-research-developed-european-research-area-forum-2024-03-20_en) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Link/Email | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | ECCC Applicants Direct Contact | [applicants@eccc.europa.eu](mailto:applicants@eccc.europa.eu) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal) | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Generative AI for Cybersecurity applications

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