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Enhancing the NCC Network is sponsored by European Commission — Digital Europe Programme. Expected Outcome: Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators. Cybersecurity Community Observatory to inform subsequent policy interventions by the ECCC and NCCs. Matchmaking events to create connections and build trust; platforms and events for Access-to-Finance and Access-to-Market including in the area of dual-use technologies. Strengthened Cybersecurity Community to support the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre; Maintained technical registration possibilities for candidates for the Cybersecurity Competence Community; Technical assistance for potential applicants for ECCC calls. Uptake of cybersecurity solutions. Strengthened cybersecurity capacities of stakeholders. Synergetic activities that strengthen the role of NCC. Centralised the many initiatives focusing on raising awareness and work together with other NCCs to support a cross European approach covering education, studies, training courses and awareness campaigns [1] Share and provide best practices related to the awareness topic. Support the transfer of best practices related to cybersecurity teaching for primary and secondary school and other activities for children and youngsters (including camps, materials, games, etc.). Support for teachers and professors to have access to best practices available in the EU and facilitate dialogue. Support the development of cross-over educational solutions for SMEs, for example by gamification. Cyber campaign material focused on young professionals and students of all ages and gender to pursue and advance in cybersecurity careers, where the NCCs can build on in view of regional differences. Cyber campaign material focused on parents and teachers of future students of all ages and gender to raise the number of cybersecurity students. Platform supporting a network of young cybersecurity ambassadors spreading awareness and fostering a culture of cybersecurity among Europe's youth. Common services to be provided within national cyber campuses. Hybrid events for the cybersecurity competence community to increase awareness of cybersecurity threats, threat actor modus operandi and potential impact, potentially in collaboration with existing initiatives and platforms. Deliverables supporting the implementation of the Cyber skills Academy. Support for activities dedicated to the EU Cybersecurity Challenges. In addition, activities could cover setting up a platform integrating all other existing platforms, hosted and maintained at the European level under the .eu domain , so as to: Establish and maintain a marketplace for cybersecurity products and services. Allow the retrieval of information on entities adhering to the 27 NCC communities. [1] The activities should consider other ongoing projects, activities, campaigns as well as the mandate of ENISA and other EU or national bodies. These actions should ensure synergies at EU level and should not duplicate efforts at EU or national levels. Objective: The National Coordination Centres (NCCs) set up by the Regulation (EU) 2021/887 are designed to work together through a network and to contribute to achieving the objectives of the regulation and to foster the Cybersecurity Competence Community in each Member State, by contributing to the acquisition of the necessary capacity. National Coordination Centres can also support priority areas such as the implementation of EU legislation (Directive (EU) 2022/2555, the proposed Cyber Resilience Act and the Cybersecurity Act). The objective of this topic is to support the operation of the NCCs and to enable them to support the cybersecurity community, including SMEs, for the uptake and dissemination of state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions and strengthen cybersecurity capacities.
Programme areas: DIGITAL
Keywords: Capacity building, Communities of practices, Continuing professional training, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity-aware culture (e.g. including children education), Ecosystem building, Education and Training, Knowledge transfer, SME support, Security, Trustworthy ICT, Access-to-Market, Community Engagement, Cyber Community Building, Cyber Competence Centre, Cyber Entrepreneurship, Cyber Incubation, Cyber Innovation Network, Cyber Talent Development, Cyber Workforce Development, Cybersecurity Ecosystem, Innovation Hub, Skills Academy, Skills Development
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (including EEA/EFTA countries, and other associated third countries). Action type: DIGITAL-JU-SIMPLE DIGITAL JU Simple Grants. Additional conditions: "> Conditions 1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in section 5 of the call document . Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. 2. Eligible countries described in section 6 of the call document . 3. Other eligibility conditions described in section 6 of the call document . 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in section 7 of the call document . 5a. Evaluation and... See the official call documentation on the F&T Portal for full eligibility criteria and participation rules. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Enhancing the NCC Network are due January 14, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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