Funding & ProjectsBuilding synergies to maximise the impact of spending for developing cybersecurity skillsUnder this pillar the Cyber Skills Academy will address two main aspects: Funding opportunities for cyber skills, from the public or private sector, at EU or other levelProjects on cyber skills which are or have been already funded.Some insights into these aspects are given below. If you want to propose any other relevant information on fundings or projects related to cyber skills, send us your proposal here.In particular, public authorities (at international, European, national, regional, or local level) are encouraged to submit information about their funding opportunities on cyber skills. Information about funding opportunities from private entities is also welcome.The Academy will ensure a better channelling and visibility over available funding opportunities and existing projects for skills-related activities to maximise their impact. Submit your funding Funding opportunities Digital Europe Programme EU funding programme focused on bringing digital technology to businesses, citizens and public administrations. Horizon Europe Programme EU funding programme for research and innovation. It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth. Erasmus+ EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021-2027. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) One of the main financial instruments of the EUʼs cohesion policy. Its purpose is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of European regions and to reduce the backwardness of the least-favoured regions European Social Fund+ (ESF+) Europe’s main instrument for supporting jobs, helping people get better jobs and ensuring fairer job opportunities for all EU citizens. InvestEU The InvestEU Programme supports sustainable investment, innovation and job creation in Europe. Recovery and Resilience Facility The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is a temporary instrument that is the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU -the EU’s plan to emerge stronger and more resilient from the current crisis. PreviousNextIf you want to discover more funding opportunities on cybersecurity, please visit our dedicated section on the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform. Now take a look at the EU-funded projects addressing cyber skills. EU-funded projects addressing cyber skills AKADIMOS Governance and Operational support for the development of the European Cybersecurity Skills Academy. CADMUS Cultivating cybersecurity defence expertise through targeted training like cyber ranges, hackathons, and bootcamps for SMEs, public sectors, and students. CYCERONE A European platform providing a unified access point for cybersecurity education, customized learning paths, and specialized training for SMEs and public sectors. CyberSec4OT Training technical and non-technical personnel on Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity to build resilience during Industry 4.0 integration. CyberPro Train Elevating cybersecurity professionals by providing critical infrastructure cybersecurity training. NERO Advanced cybersecurity ecosystem designed to address the distinct aspects of awareness, training, and education in cybersecurity. CyberSecPro Bridging the gap between degrees, working life, and marketable cybersecurity skill sets necessary in today's digitalization efforts and provide examples of best practices for cybersecurity training programmes. CyberHubs Network of seven national Cybersecurity Skills Hubs to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and public actors to bridge Europe's cybersecurity talent shortage. SPARTA Improving cybersecurity research, innovation, and training are performed in Europe across domains and expertise Concordia Extending traditional training courses with new virtual courses (MOOCs and SPOCs) and a variety of outreach activities, including high-school curricula development, competitions, cyber ranges. PreviousNext
