New ECCC call for proposals to reinforce Cyber Hubs is now open for applications

The Cyber Solidarity Act foresees the establishment of a pan-European network of Cyber Hubs as part of the European Cybersecurity Alert System. Building on the successful deployment of national and cross-border Security Operations Centres (SOCs) under previous Digital Europe work programmes, this call continues this strategic investment by supporting the establishment and consolidation of National Cyber Hubs and Cross-Border Cyber Hubs. 

National Cyber Hubs will act as the primary national entities responsible for collecting, analysing, and correlating cybersecurity data, serving as reference points and gateways to national CSIRTs, ISACs, and other competent authorities. 

Cross-Border Cyber Hubs will interconnect these national nodes, enabling a pan-European exchange of cyber threat intelligence (CTI), supporting real-time situational awareness, and fostering joint analysis and mitigation of threats that transcend national borders. 

Together, these interconnected hubs will: 

• Enhance the EU’s capacity to detect cyber threats early and respond swiftly to major incidents
• Facilitate information sharing and interoperability across Member States and sectors
• Integrate advanced AI and data analytics for real-time monitoring, threat correlation, and early warning systems
• Support preparedness and resilience of critical infrastructures, including emerging domains such as submarine cable security.
• Strengthen collective cyber defence and solidarity, contributing to Europe’s digital sovereignty. 

These actions are implemented under the Cyber Solidarity Act and subject to the security restrictions of Article 12(5) of the Digital Europe Programme Regulation, ensuring that participating entities are EU-controlled and aligned with the Union’s security interests. 

By consolidating and connecting Europe’s Cyber Hubs, the EU is advancing towards a resilient, trusted, and sovereign digital future - one in which early detection, rapid response, and cross-border cooperation are at the core of a secure Digital Single Market. 

To support the activities of a Cyber Hub, two workstreams are foreseen:

• A Joint Procurement Action with the Member State(s) participating in the action.
• Building up and running the National/Cross-Border Cyber Hub, supported by a grant covering preparatory activities, cooperation with stakeholders, and other operational needs.

Applications must cover both workstreams and will be subject to an evaluation procedure. Grants will be awarded only to applicants that successfully pass the evaluation of the Joint Procurement Action. The related Calls for Expression of Interest (CfEIs) will be published around mid-December 2025 on the ECCC website.

Proposals may be submitted from 9 December 2025 until 28 May 2026 – 17:00 CET. 

Further details are available on the Funding and Tenders portal at this link.

Background 

Digital Europe Programme is implemented by multiannual work programmes and supports investments in the following sectors: High Performance Computing; Cloud, data and Artificial Intelligence; Cybersecurity and Advanced digital skills.  

The ECCC implements the ‘Specific Objective 3: Cybersecurity and Trust’ from the DEP Regulation (EU) 2021/694. The Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme for 2025-2027 and its amendments complement the main DEP WP and are approved by the ECCC Governing Board. 

Digital Europe Programme is financed by the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union.

Useful links 

Call Document DIGITAL-ECCC-2026-DEPLOY-CYBER-10

Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme 2025-2027 - Updated

EU Funding and Tenders portal