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Enhancing the NCC Network[E8]

UnknownEuropean Commission[E1]

In plain English

What they want: Call: Strengthening European Cybersecurity Technologies, Capacities and Preparedness. Type of action: DIGITAL JU Simple Grants. Expected Outcome: Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators.
Who can bid: No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline: Buyer's deadline: 14 Jan 2027, 01:00 Central European time (UTC+1). UTC: 14 Jan 2027, 00:00 UTC.
Published 1 Sept 2026.
Value: EUR 5,000,000
Buyer: European CommissionSee what else this buyer buys and when.
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Deadline[E2]: 14 Jan 2027, 01:00 Central European time (UTC+1)
Value[E9]: EUR 5,000,000
Published[E6]: 1 Sept 2026
Procedure: Not stated
Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal (grants and calls for proposals) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked: 10 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

Call: Strengthening European Cybersecurity Technologies, Capacities and Preparedness. Type of action: DIGITAL JU Simple Grants. Expected Outcome: Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators. Cybersecurity Community Observatory to inform subsequent policy interventions by the ECCC and NCCs. Matchmaking events to create connections and build trust; platforms and events for Access-to-Finance and Access-to-Market including in the area of dual-use technologies. Strengthened Cybersecurity Community to support the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre; Maintained technical registration possibilities for candidates for the Cybersecurity Competence Community; Technical assistance for potential applicants for ECCC calls. Uptake of cybersecurity solutions. Strengthened cybersecurity capacities of stakeholders. Synergetic activities that strengthen the role of NCC. Centralised the many initiatives focusing on raising awareness and work together with other NCCs to support a cross European approach covering education, studies, training courses and awareness campaigns [1] Share and provide best practices related to the awareness topic. Support the transfer of best practices related to cybersecurity teaching for primary and secondary school and other activities for children and youngsters (including camps, materials, games, etc…[E3]

Eligibility and requirements

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.

Risks and unknowns

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.

Updates

First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC
The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.
Source document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200

Evidence

9 facts

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E1
The buyer is European Commission.
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/type/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E2
Proposals must be submitted by 14 Jan 2027, 01:00 Central European time (UTC+1).
“2027-01-14T00:00:00.000+0000”
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/deadlineDate/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E3
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“Expected Outcome: Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and ac…”
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/descriptionByte/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E4
EU grant rules apply: check the call conditions for who can apply, consortium rules and co-funding.
“EU call topic”
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/type/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E5
This call is open for proposals.
“31094502”
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/status/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E6
The notice was published on 1 Sept 2026.
“2026-09-01T00:00:00.000+0000”
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/startDate/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E7
The Funding & Tenders Portal gives the status as open for submission.
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/status/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E8
The notice is titled "Enhancing the NCC Network".
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/title/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E9
The EU contribution per grant is up to EUR 5,000,000 (from EUR 1,500,000).
Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC:31094502:2026-09-01T10:18:37.018+0200, field /metadata/budgetOverview/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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