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Overview of the Programme and Its Objectives
The CYberSynchrony project has launched three Open Calls under its Financial Support to Third Parties scheme, with a total budget of €3.55 million. The calls aim to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, regulatory readiness, and cross-border cooperation across Europe by funding deployment-ready solutions aligned with NIS2 priorities.
The programme focuses on practical activities rather than early-stage research. Supported projects are expected to deliver concrete improvements in cybersecurity capabilities within a short timeframe, contributing directly to operational resilience and coordinated responses to cyber threats.
Areas in Scope
The three Open Calls support projects across the following focus areas:
• Infrastructure resilience and operational readiness within NIS2 sectors such as energy, transport, water, and manufacturing
• Cybersecurity compliance and innovation, including tools and frameworks that support alignment with EU regulatory requirements
• Cross-border cybersecurity collaboration between Member States, including shared platforms, joint exercises, and coordinated response mechanisms
Depending on the call, projects may be submitted by single organisations or small consortia of two to three partners.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include SMEs and start-ups, research organisations and universities, public sector bodies and competent authorities, non-profits and NGOs, and experienced cybersecurity professionals.
Applicants must be established in countries eligible under the Digital Europe Programme and must comply with the rules set out in the CYberSynchrony FSTP guidelines. Some calls are open only to consortia, while others allow single-entity submissions led by SMEs.
Funding and Support Available
• Funding type: Grant
• Project funding request: €65,000 to €200,000 per project
• Total programme budget: €3.55 million
No participant may receive more than €200,000 in total across all open calls, and each project must allocate at least 30 percent of its total budget to SME participants.
Key Dates
• Competition opens: 01 January 2026
• Competition closes: 01 March 2026 at 17:00 CET
How Inventya Can Help
Inventya supports organisations developing strong, compliant proposals for Financial Support to Third Parties and Digital Europe funding opportunities. We help you:
• Identify the most suitable CYberSynchrony open call for your solution
• Shape a focused and realistic project scope
• Build or strengthen consortia where collaboration is required
• Develop clear technical and impact narratives aligned with NIS2 priorities
• Prepare compliant budgets and supporting documentation
With Inventya’s support, your proposal is clearer, more competitive, and better positioned to secure funding and deliver real-world cybersecurity impact.
