Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs
Funds innovative cybersecurity tools, services, and training to help European SMEs improve resilience and comply with EU cyber regulations.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 (Full application, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: ~€3,000,000 per project | Total budget: €15,000,000 | Approx. 5 grants
Summary: Funds innovative cybersecurity toolkits, support services, and training to help European SMEs improve cyber resilience and comply with EU requirements.
Key Information: Single-stage submission; only proposals supporting SMEs in eligible countries considered.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The grant aims to foster the development and deployment of cyber toolkits, support services, and incident response capabilities to help SMEs manage cyber risks, implement effective cybersecurity strategies, and comply with evolving EU legislation such as the Cyber Resilience Act. Projects should deliver practical resources—such as SaaS-integrated tools, risk assessment platforms, vulnerability alerting systems, non-commercial hotlines, multilingual helplines, and sector-specific training modules—to increase SMEs’ preparedness and resilience against cyber threats.
