European Commission (EC) is currently accepting applications for its Enhancing the NCC Network 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Enhancing the NCC Network grant supports National Coordination Centres (NCCs) in EU and EEA countries in strengthening cybersecurity capacity, fostering innovation, developing skills, and increasing awareness across the European cybersecurity ecosystem. The initiative aims to continue and expand operational support for NCCs so they can respond to evolving cybersecurity challenges, strengthen national and regional capabilities, and promote the adoption of state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions.
The total funding available under the grant is €11,000,000.
Individual grants are expected to range between:
The funding can support the operational activities and initiatives required to strengthen NCC networks, cybersecurity capacity, innovation, awareness, and skills.
Eligible applicants must be legal entities, either public or private bodies, established in:
However, eligibility is further restricted to National Coordination Centres recognised by the European Commission as having the capacity to manage funds for the objectives of the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres.