In a joint announcement, the Cyprus Digital Security Authority and the Foundation for Research and Innovation have unveiled a new funding initiative, the “Enhancement of Cybersecurity in Cypriot Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 2023,” with a total budget of €1 million.
As the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in the Republic of Cyprus, the Security Authority and the Foundation introduced the funding programme aimed at bolstering the security level and ensuring optimal protection of the infrastructure, systems, and information of Cypriot SMEs.
Additionally, the initiative seeks to enhance their resilience.
Furthermore, the programme envisages the certification of SMEs regarding their compliance with European and international measures and criteria, as outlined through the Cyber Hygiene Framework for SMEs by the Coordination Centre.
Each project under this programme is eligible for funding ranging from €20,000 to a maximum of €60,000.
The programme is co-financed by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union’s “Digital Europe” programme.
Proposals can be submitted through the Foundation’s IRIS portal, with the deadline set for January 31, 2024.
For more information, interested parties can visit the Foundation’s website or contact the Foundation’s Service Center at +357 22205000 or via email at [email protected].
Click HERE to read the English Announcement.
