Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions

This topic is part of the “Strengthening European Cybersecurity Technologies, Capacities and Preparedness” and is designed to strengthen the cybersecurity capacities and resilience of European SMEs through the uptake and deployment of innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. It supports the development, adaptation, validation and deployment of user-friendly tools and services that help SMEs assess risks, detect threats, respond to incidents and strengthen the security of AI systems.

Topics

• AI-powered cybersecurity tools and services for SMEs

• Automated cyber risk assessment, vulnerability and threat detection

• Incident prediction, response and reporting

• User-friendly AI cybersecurity toolkits, including SaaS solutions

• Training, onboarding and awareness activities for SMEs

• Tools supporting trustworthy and cybersecure AI

Eligibility Criteria

1. The proposal can be submitted by single applicants but applicants are encouraged to form consortia

2. Applicants must be established in Member States or EEA Countries

Funding

• Total topic budget: 20 million EUR

• Number of funded projects: 5

• Contribution per project: 3-5 million EUR

• Funding rate: 50% or 75% for SMEs

Timeline

The deadline to submit applications is set to 14 January 2027, 17:00 Brussels time.