Strengthening Cybersecurity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
This grant funds Croatian SMEs to boost cybersecurity through combined certification, education, and security testing activities, aiming to strengthen digital resilience.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 21, 2025
Funding Amounts: €7,500–€60,000 per project (50% co-financing) | Total call budget: €1,970,000 | Projects up to 12 months
Summary: Supports Croatian SMEs in strengthening cybersecurity through compliance, education, and security testing activities.
Key Information: Applicants must combine activities from at least two different groups (certification, education, security testing).
Description
This funding opportunity, managed by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Croatia. The grant supports a mix of activities including certification and compliance with security standards, staff education and training, and security testing such as penetration tests and incident response exercises. Applicants are required to design projects that combine at least one activity from two of the three eligible groups to ensure a comprehensive improvement in cybersecurity resilience.
