Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs
EU-wide funding for the implementation of innovative cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Submission possible from 28.10.2025 to 31.03.2026, single-stage procedure.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is to support SMEs in the EU in managing cyber risks and to improve their market and industry readiness for EU cybersecurity requirements. Funding is provided for tools and services such as cyber toolkits, interfaces to SaaS applications, risk management functions, alert and incident reporting functions, as well as support and response capabilities in collaboration with national and cross-border platforms.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Headquartered in an EU Member State
- Classification as an SME according to the EU definition
- Submission as a consortium or individual project in the single-stage procedure
Documents required for application
- Call Document and Annexes
- Standard Application Form (DEP)
- Ownership Control Declaration
- Model Grant Agreement (DEP MGA)
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the proposed solution
- Contribution to compliance with EU cybersecurity legislation
- Market and industry relevance for SMEs
- Scalability and sustainability of the concept
Description
The EU funding initiative “Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs” supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all EU Member States in adopting modern cybersecurity solutions. Funding is provided for innovative tools and services such as cyber toolkits, interfaces to SaaS applications, risk management functions, alert and incident reporting, as well as support and response capabilities in coordination with national and cross-border platforms. The objective is to optimize cyber risk management and enhance market and industry preparedness for EU cybersecurity requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act. Approximately €3 million per project is available as a grant; the submission deadline runs from 28 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) under a single-stage procedure.
Eligible for funding are SMEs headquartered in an EU Member State that, either as a consortium or single project, aim to define, implement, and actively manage their cybersecurity strategy. Essential funding prerequisites include EU establishment, EU SME classification, and the timely and proper submission of the Standard Application Form including the Ownership Control Declaration and Model Grant Agreement. Evaluation criteria include the degree of innovation, contribution to compliance with EU cybersecurity legislation, market and industry relevance, as well as scalability and sustainability of the solution. Interested companies receive comprehensive insights into the call documents and annexes to prepare tailored applications and strengthen their competitiveness in the digital single market.
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