New Call for Proposals for the «Fast Track Innovation Cybersecurity» Programme (NCC-CY-FTI/1026)
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in collaboration with the Digital Security Authority (DSA) as the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-CY), announce the Call for Proposals for the Programme «Fast Track Innovation Cybersecurity» (NCC-CY-FTI/1026).
The Call budget is €1,500,000, and the maximum funding per project is €100,000.
The Programme aims to support existing enterprises that invest in the rapid development and market deployment of competitive and innovative cybersecurity products and services. In particular, the Programme supports the development of innovative cybersecurity software and hardware solutions, as well as innovative cybersecurity educational and training materials.
The Programme aims to support existing enterprises that have developed innovative products and/or services that have reached at least the testing or pilot implementation stage. Funding is primarily intended to support the rapid development and optimisation of products or services, the initiation of commercial production, marketing and promotional activities, and ultimately their successful introduction and commercialisation in international markets. Funded projects may include experimental development activities such as prototyping, demonstration, pilot operation, testing and validation of new or improved innovative products and/or services.
Eligible entities to participate in this Programme as Host Organisations are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Categories B.1 and B.2, subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions set out in the Call.
Proposals have to be submitted through the IRIS Portal. The Call is open until 8 December 2026, 13:00.
The Call is co-financed by the Republic of Cyprus and the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union within the framework of the «N4CY2 – Advancing the NCC-CY: The Next Chapter of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre of Cyprus» (Grant Agreement 101195086) project.
In order to support interested parties and provide information regarding the funding rules and conditions for participation, RIF will organise an informative Webinar on Monday, 26 October 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 (local time).
Interested parties should register here.
Participants may submit any enquiries in advance, during their registration.
For information regarding RIF’s open calls, as well as useful documents and guides, interested parties can visit the IRIS Portal.
For further information, interested parties may contact the RIF Partner Support Centre by phone at 22205000 or via email at [email protected].