This focused two-hour session bring together cybersecurity stakeholders from across Europe to connect, collaborate, and build consortia for projects under the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme.
After a brief welcome session, participants will join breakout rooms based on their selected topics of interest. There will be one breakout room dedicated to each call topic featured in this event. The agenda includes two call topics from the first set of 2025 calls, opening in June, and one call topic from the second set, opening in September 2025. In each room, pre-selected participants will pitch their organization or project idea. Each session will be moderated by a representative from one of the participating National Cybersecurity Centres (NCCs).
Event Agenda
- 13:00 – 13:30 | Welcome & Introduction
- 13:30 – 14:30 | Breakout Rooms: Pitching & Matchmaking
- 14:30 – 15:00 | Final Wrap-Up & Q&A
Breakout Sessions (one per call topic):
- Transition to Post-Quantum Public Key Infrastructures (Open | June 2025)
- Dedicated action to reinforce hospitals and healthcare providers (Open | June 2025)
- Coordinated Preparedness Testing and Other Preparedness Actions (Forthcoming | September 2025)
Detailed descriptions of each call topic can be found in the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Programme. More information on the call topics opening in June 2025 can also be found in the Call for Proposals DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08 - call document.
You have the opportunity to participate in this event in one of the following roles:
- Presenter: Briefly pitch your organisation, consortium or proposal idea (3-4 minutes maximum). Limited spots available.
- Listener: Attend the sessions and connect with others without pitching.
Participants who wish to pitch must submit their pitch slides by end of day on June 17th to [email protected]. Please use one of the provided slide templates, and ensure you select the appropriate version based on the nature of your pitch. All submitted proposals will be reviewed by the organisers, who reserve the right to limit or decline submissions. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by end of day on June 18th.
Depending on the number of pitch submissions, any Breakout Session may be merged or cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note: This event is intended for organisations that wish to connect, collaborate, and build consortia for the specified call topics. It is not a general information session on applying for Digital Europe funding. For broader questions about the programme or application process, please contact your local National Coordination Centre (NCC) or National Contact Point (NCP) for Digital Europe.