Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity applications[E8]

From the notice

Call: Indirectly Managed Action by the ECCC (2027). Type of action: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. Expected Outcome: Proposals are expected to contribute to one or more of the following: AI-driven solutions for real-time cyber threat detection; Advanced adaptive AI systems that evolve with dynamic cybersecurity challenges; Contribute to drastically reduce reaction time for the recovery of systems. Scope: Artificial Intelligence is increasingly utilised in cybersecurity for threat detection, incident response, and adaptive defence mechanisms. However, AI-driven systems themselves are susceptible to adversarial manipulation and bias. This topic aims to advance AI-based cybersecurity applications while ensuring that AI-driven solutions remain resilient, transparent, and compliant with regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act. In this context, the topic explores the role of all types of AI, including generative AI, in cybersecurity applications, including automated threat detection, adaptive cyber defence, and AI-driven cyber threat intelligence. Proposals should develop solutions for trustworthy AI in cybersecurity contexts including addressing adversarial AI risks, in compliance with the provisions of the AI Act. The topic is expected to: Develop AI-driven solutions and tools for real-time cyber threat detection. Investigating novel machine learning techniques to detect anomalies, malicious activity, and AI-powered cyber threats in real time, improving situational awareness and response times. Develop adaptive AI systems capable of evolving with dynamic cybersecurit…[E3]

• ConditionEU grant rules apply: check the call conditions for who can apply, consortium rules and co-funding.[E4]
• The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

• RiskBidding has not opened. Scope and dates can change before the call for competition.[E5]
• RiskThis is a grant, not a contract. Grants usually need a proposal against the funder's criteria, may need partners and often need co-funding.[E5]
• UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC

   The source published a planning or prior information notice. Bidding has not opened.

   Source document HORIZON-CL3-2027-02-CS-ECCC-01:31094501:2026-03-02T10:59:50.780+0100

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1. E1

   The buyer is European Commission.

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2. E2

   Proposals must be submitted by 15 Sept 2027, 02:00 Central European time (UTC+2).

   “2027-09-15T00:00:00.000+0000”

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3. E3

   The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

   “Expected Outcome: Proposals are expected to contribute to one or more of the following: AI-driven solutions for real-time cyber threat detection; Advanced adaptive AI systems that evolve with dynamic cybersecurity challenges; Contribute to drastically reduce reaction time for th…”

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4. E4

   EU grant rules apply: check the call conditions for who can apply, consortium rules and co-funding.

   “EU call topic”

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5. E5

   This call is forthcoming: it is announced but not open yet.

   “31094501”

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6. E6

   The notice was published on 2 Mar 2027.

   “2027-03-02T00:00:00.000+0000”

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7. E7

   The Funding & Tenders Portal gives the status as forthcoming.

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8. E8

   The notice is titled "Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity applications".

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9. E9

   The EU contribution per grant is up to EUR 5,000,000 (from EUR 3,000,000).

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