Communities, Initiatives & Funding
Cybersecurity Innovation & Development Funding Programme (LU-CID-FP)
LU-CID - second call closed
The second LU-CID call for funding has closed on February 21st 2025. Future funding opportunities will be announced on the NC3 website.
LU-CID-FP
Launch of the LU-CID-FP: New Funding for Cybersecurity Innovation in Luxembourg
The Ministry of the Economy, in close cooperation with the National Cybersecurity Competence Centre (NC3) - in its capacity as the National Coordination Centre (NCC-LU) - and with the support of Luxinnovation, had launched the second call for projects under the new funding scheme known as the Cybersecurity Innovation & Development Funding Programme (LU-CID) on November 1st, 2024. This call for funding is co-financed by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme.
The initiative aims to bolster the development and adoption of cybersecurity innovations by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups within Luxembourg. Applying companies have to be registered in Luxembourg and successful applications to this call will be funded through the national Research & Development funding scheme that is managed by the Ministry of Economy.
Strategic Goals & Objectives
Fostering Innovative and Sustainable Cybersecurity Solutions for SMEs
The call is designed to encourage the creation of both technical and non-technical cybersecurity solutions, increase the availability of affordable cybersecurity assessment tools and services, support the establishment of cybersecurity services with sustainable business models, and enhance the cybersecurity skills of SMEs.
Available Funding & Schedule
Key Phases and Important Dates to Remember
Project Duration: Projects must not exceed a duration of 6 months.
Phase 1: Open call - 01.11.2024 – 31.12.2024 (deadline extension: 15.01.2025 - 21.02.2025)
Phase 2: Assessment period - 02.01.2025 – 07.03.2025
Phase 3: Ministry instruction - 10.03.2025 – 30.04.2025
Phase 4: Projects running time - 01.05.2025 – 31.10.2025
Phase 5: Reporting - 01.11.2025 – 30.11.2025
Application process
Submission Guidelines for NC3 Cybersecurity Funding Proposals
1. Official Filing
Upon NC3's approval, the formal application should be submitted and finalized on the MyGuichet platform through an Application for aid for research and development projects.
Further Information and Resources
Key Documents and Contact Information
For more details and guidance on the funding areas, the application process and eligibility criteria, please download the information that you can find here below.
An Info and Q&A Session was held at the LHC premises on November 8th, 2024
Please click here to download the presentation.
For potential applicants to seek more information or clarification: E-Mail: funding [at] nc3 [dot] lu