The 2025 call was focused on selecting entities to host and operate National and Cross-Border Cyber Hubs (SOCs) under the EU Cyber Solidarity Act.
Introduction
National and cross-border Cyber HUBs are a result of the EU Cyber Solidarity Act, which entered into force on 4 February 2025. The Cyber Solidarity Act plans the establishment of the European Cybersecurity Alert System to improve the detection, analysis and response to cyber threats. This system will be composed of national and cross-border Cyber HUBs across the EU, who will use advanced technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics to detect and share warnings on threats with authorities across borders.
The European Cyber Solidarity Alert System is funded under the Strategic Objective 3 “Cybersecurity” of the Digital Europe Programme, managed by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC).
The funding mechanism includes two interrelated calls: a call for expression of interest and a call for proposals. Each applicant will have to submit an application to both workstreams.
Below you will find information on the call for expression of interest. For details about the call for proposals, please access the Funding & Tender Portal.
2026 Call for expression of interest on Cross-border Cyber Hubs
Call for Expression of Interest to select entities that provide the necessary facilities to enhance/enlarge existing or host and operate new Cross-Border Cyber Hubs – deadline 28 May 2026 17.00 hours CET