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

December 19, 2025

Up to €300,000 for one end-user pilot; up to €200,000 for each of two cybersecurity SME providers; total €700,000

Supports projects to pilot or enhance the SYNAPSE cybersecurity platform with advanced AI-driven security solutions in EU digital infrastructures.

Proposals must align with SYNAPSE objectives and use the provided templates; single-stage submission.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity invites organizations and SMEs to participate in the expansion and validation of the SYNAPSE cybersecurity risk and resilience management platform across European digital infrastructures. The call seeks either: - New pilot environments from organizations operating critical digital infrastructures (as end-users), or - Innovative cybersecurity technologies and services from SMEs to enhance the SYNAPSE platform, especially in AI-driven situational awareness, risk assessment, protection against adversarial attacks on AI, and advanced penetration testing. The initiative aims to demonstrate SYNAPSE’s adaptability and technological advancement in sectors such as energy, water, transport, telecom, fintech, manufacturing, agrifood, and logistics. --- ## Due Dates - December 19, 2025: Full application submission deadline (by 17:00 Brussels/CET) --- ## Funding Amount - **Total available funding:** €700,000 - **For end-user pilot (Type A):** Up to €300,000 for one selected organization operating a digital infrastructure - **For cybersecurity SMEs (Type B):** Up to €200,000 each for two selected cybersecurity service/product providers --- ## Eligibility - **Type A (End-User/Use Case Provider):** - Must be an organization operating a digital infrastructure in the EU (e.g., in electrical energy, water, transportation, telecommunications, fintech, manufacturing, agrifood, logistics). - Responsible for providing a new pilot environment for SYNAPSE integration. - **Type B (Cybersecurity Service/Product Providers):** - Must be SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) offering cybersecurity solutions. - Responsible for delivering and integrating innovative cybersecurity technologies/services into the SYNAPSE platform. - **Geographic scope:** Primarily EU-based organizations and SMEs. - **Other:** Applicants must align with the call’s objectives and demonstrate relevant expertise. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage process; proposals must be submitted by the deadline. - **Templates:** Use the official [Proposal Submission Template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l2ZTIy7e1qd0RVhsl02fArXhXf1SwnF5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108637200142172568161&rtpof=true&sd=true) and [Budget Template](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tZFIgC-1KYs-vP-KQxpl-Oo2ppcI8iQQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108637200142172568161&rtpof=true&sd=true). - **Guidelines:** Review the [Guidelines for Applicants](http://u.uma.es/hcP/) and [FAQs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPHRAWBtrSOTpeeRNlBkkrSiR2kC2209/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108637200142172568161&rtpof=true&sd=true). - **Length:** Technical section limited to 6 pages (A4, Calibri 11pt minimum, standard margins). - **Language:** English. - **Evaluation:** Proposals assessed on alignment, excellence, impact, and implementation. --- ## Additional Information - The call focuses on integrating AI agents for situational awareness, improving AI-driven risk assessments, defending against adversarial AI attacks, enhancing robustness of AI/GenAI models, and new penetration testing methods. - No significant changes to proposal content, budget, or team are allowed after submission. - Only proposals that fully address the requirements will be evaluated. --- ## External Links - [SYNAPSE Open Call official page](https://www.synapse-project.eu/open-call/) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal - SYNAPSE Open Call](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12121?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Apply online (F6S platform)](https://www.f6s.com/synapse-open-call-2025/apply) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [info@synapse-project.eu](mailto:info@synapse-project.eu) (subject: SYNAPSE OPEN CALL) | | SYNAPSE Project Page | [https://www.synapse-project.eu/contact/](https://www.synapse-project.eu/contact/) | | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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