Call alert · Digital Europe Programme
Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions
DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME
DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME — “Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions” — is an open Digital Europe Programme call. Proposals can be submitted on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal until 14 January 2027.
Key facts
- Call identifier
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME
- Programme
- Digital Europe Programme
- Status
- Open
- Opens
- 1 September 2026
- Deadline
- 14 January 2027 (71 days left)
- Budget
- ≈ €3M–€5M / project
- Keywords
- AI-powered Cybersecurity, Capacity Building, Cyber Hygiene, Cyber Resilience, Cyber Risk Management
Official call page
DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal — eligibility conditions, topic description, expected outcomes and submission system.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline for DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME?
The deadline is 14 January 2027. Funding & Tenders Portal deadlines usually close at 17:00 Brussels time; always confirm the exact time on the official call page.
What is the budget of DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME?
The published budget is ≈ €3M–€5M / project.
Where do I apply for DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME?
Proposals are submitted electronically through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, using the link to the official call page on this page.
Other open calls in Digital Europe Programme
| Call | Programme | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI compute evaluation and deployment platform for EU infrastructureDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI-GFP | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| AI chip demonstrators for EU compute infrastructureDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI1-SG | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| International collaboration EU and Japan on semiconductorsDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actionsDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-COORDPREP | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AIDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-CYBERAI | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| Dual-use technologiesDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-DUALUSE | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirementsDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-EULEG | Digital Europe Programme | Open | |
| Enhancing the NCC NetworkDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC | Digital Europe Programme | Open |