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Cyber Accelerator: financial support for Estonian start-ups developing new cybersecurity tools or services
Digital Europe Programme · DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-NCC-06-MS-COORDINATION
A seven-month accelerator with €60,000 grants for Estonian start-ups developing new cybersecurity tools or services.
Di cosa tratta questo bando?
The call funds start-ups registered in Estonia that develop new cybersecurity tools or services. Each team selected for the seven-month accelerator receives a €60,000 grant and structured technical and business support.
Cosa finanzia questo bando?
Scope
The Cyber Accelerator is a seven-month programme for companies in the cybersecurity field. It aims to support the competitiveness of the European cybersecurity sector through research and development and to better protect Estonian and EU society and businesses from cyberattacks.
Thematic focus
Business ideas must focus on cybersecurity, especially emerging technologies and trends such as automation, AI, anti-social manipulation, the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, and cybersecurity of space technologies.
Programme content
Selected teams follow a structured development process covering:
- defining customer problems and designing a value proposition
- building a business model and a strong team
- product development and prototyping
- intellectual property protection and agreements with other stakeholders
- investor readiness and funding opportunities
- market entry strategy and preparation for piloting
Application and selection
Applicants submit a project plan through the Tehnopol Startup Incubator website. After a check against the requirements, an evaluation committee of at least five members assesses applications against published selection criteria.
Quali sono i dati principali?
- Budget del topic
- 1.080.000 €
- Codice del bando
- DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-NCC-06-MS-COORDINATION
- Programma
- Digital Europe Programme
- Funder
- NCCEE2 (Cybersecurity Community Building and Continuation of the Estonian Coordination Centre Activities), with applications through the Tehnopol Startup Incubator
- Eligible applicants
- cybersecurity start-ups with a company registered in Estonia
- Funding per project
- €60,000 per selected team
- Duration
- 7-month accelerator programme
Chi può candidarsi a questo bando?
- Start-ups with a company registered in Estonia; e-residents and start-up visa holders may also apply
- A scalable business idea focused on cybersecurity
- A team with the necessary skills
- A minimum viable product, or the ability to develop one during the programme
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Quando scade il bando?
Applications are accepted in annual rounds: 12 May to 13 July 2025, 1 May to 2 July 2026, and 1 May to 2 July 2027.
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