Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware

This grant aims to support research institutions, technology companies, and cybersecurity organizations in the European Union by improving hardware and software security engineering. This initiative focuses on developing resilient systems, enhancing access to secure testing environments, and advancing AI-based security services to increase cybersecurity capacities and ensure a secure online environment.

Type of Project to Develop

• Projects that develop and implement resilient hardware and software security engineering practices.
• Projects that create and improve access to secure, virtual environments for testing hardware and software.
• Projects that use AI for security services, such as predictive security, anomaly detection, and system health checks.

Eligibility Criteria

• Research institutions, technology companies, and cybersecurity organizations within the EU.
• Proposals that demonstrate a clear plan for improving cybersecurity through innovative hardware and software solutions.
• Projects that include collaboration between multiple stakeholders, including public and private sectors.

Eligible Expenses

• Costs for developing and implementing security engineering practices for hardware and software.
• Costs related to creating and maintaining secure virtual environments for testing.
• Costs for developing AI-based security services and tools.

Examples of Eligible Projects

• A project that develops automated tools for continuous security assessment of software, ensuring ongoing compliance with EU security standards.
• An initiative that creates a secure, virtual testing environment for hardware and software, allowing for the systematic study of vulnerabilities and resilience.
• A collaborative effort to develop AI-based anomaly detection systems that enhance the security and reliability of digital infrastructures.