Key Information
Funding Support for MSMEs under the CRA
- First call: 28 January 2026 - 29 March 2026
- 1st call total budget: € 5 Million
- 1st call maximum funding: Up to € 30.000
- Co-financing: 50%
- Target applicant: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
Summary of the Call
SECURE – Strengthening EU SMEs Cyber Resilience Project (Grant Agreement No. 101190325) is a three-year Project that started in January 2025, funded by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-CYBER-06, topic STRENGTHENCRA).
The purpose of SECURE is to reinforce the cybersecurity resilience of European micro, small and medium sized enterprises (mSMEs) by helping them comply with the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) through the launch of Open Calls. These will provide direct financial support to co-finance concrete Projects aimed at improving CRA compliance and enhancing cybersecurity practices.
Over the course of the Project, the Consortium will launch a series of Open Calls through which cascade funding will be distributed to mSMEs across the European Union. These calls are designed to co-finance concrete Projects aimed at improving CRA compliance, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and promoting a harmonised approach to resilience throughout the EU.
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to European MSMEs falling within the scope of the CRA and committed to strengthening their digital resilience through concrete, actionable initiatives.