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Official call identifier: HORIZON-CL3-2027-02-CS-ECCC-02
Objective of the call
The objective of this call is to strengthen cybersecurity across the full computing continuum, including IoT, edge, cloud, AI environments, and data spaces. The call aims to enhance resilience against distributed cyber threats, improve interoperability of security measures, and ensure privacy-preserving protection of data across heterogeneous and dynamic infrastructures.
Scope of activities
Projects should develop and demonstrate security solutions covering all layers of the computing continuum. This includes end-to-end protection from IoT to cloud environments, implementation of zero-trust architectures, and integration of privacy-preserving mechanisms. Activities may address interoperability across systems, identity and access management, and cross-domain authentication. Projects can also focus on post-quantum cryptography, secure software and hardware co-design, and portable security solutions. Additional areas include AI-driven anomaly detection, intrusion prevention, automated response mechanisms, and techniques such as federated analysis, secure multi-party computation, and fully homomorphic encryption to ensure data privacy and resilience.
Eligible applicants
- Innovative SMEs, startups and enterprises aiming to scale and strengthen competitiveness
- Public-sector organisations driving transformation and societal impact
- Research and academic institutions commercialising knowledge
- Non-profit organisations delivering purpose-driven innovation
- Organisations based in EU Member States or Associated Countries (described in General Annex A, General Annex B, General Annex C)
- Minimum 3 independent partners from 3 eligible countries
Specific consortium we are looking for:
Consortia should include organisations with expertise in cybersecurity, distributed systems, IoT, edge and cloud computing, and data space infrastructures. Participation of entities specialising in cryptography, including post-quantum approaches, and privacy-enhancing technologies is expected. Industry partners providing infrastructure, platforms, or real-world deployment environments, as well as research organisations working on interoperability, AI-based security, and secure system design, are relevant.
Eligible costs
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum contribution under the Horizon Europe Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement.
Funding conditions
Type of action:
Innovation Actions (IA)
Funding rate:
70% (100% for non-profit legal entities)
EU contribution per project:
Around EUR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000
Number of funded projects:
Up to 5 projects
Project duration:
Typically 36 months
Deadline for submission
15 September 2027