Call for Proposals: EU Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation Calls 2024

The European Union launched a series of new 2024 calls aimed at strengthening cyber security and promoting digital innovation within Europe. These grant programmes allow organisations to benefit from funding for projects that contribute to a more secure and technologically advanced digital environment.

All proposals follow a single-stage application process with a deadline on 21 January 2025. The calls are:

EU Development and Deployment of Advanced Key Technologies: Development and deployment of advanced technologies such as AI, Quantum Computing, Blockchain and Big Data for improved cybersecurity.

EU Support for Implementation of EU Legislation on Cybersecurity and National Cybersecurity Strategies (2024): Supporting the implementation of European cybersecurity legislation and national strategies.

EU Strengthening the SOC Ecosystem: Improving cooperation and integration between Security Operations Centres (SOCs) within the EU.

EU Enlarging existing or Launching New Cross-Border SOC Platforms: Expanding and developing cross-border SOC platforms for better data sharing and threat monitoring.

EU National SOCs: Establishing and strengthening National Security Operations Centres (SOCs) for improved national and cross-border cyber security.

EU Preparedness Support and Mutual Assistance, Targeting Larger Industrial Operations and Installations: Increasing the cyber preparedness of critical infrastructures through specialised services such as penetration testing and risk assessments.

For more information, see the Topsector ICT website.