Enhancing the NCC Network

Expected Outcome:

Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered:

• Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market.
• European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators.
• Cybersecurity Community Observatory to inform subsequent policy interventions by the ECCC and NCCs.
• Matchmaking events to create connections and build trust; platforms and events for Access-to-Finance and Access-to-Market including in the area of dual-use technologies.
• Strengthened Cybersecurity Community to support the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre; Maintained technical registration possibilities for candidates for the Cybersecurity Competence Community; Technical assistance for potential applicants for ECCC calls.
• Uptake of cybersecurity solutions.
• Strengthened cybersecurity capacities of stakeholders.
• Synergetic activities that strengthen the role of NCC.
• Centralised the many initiatives focusing on raising awareness and work together with other NCCs to support a cross European approach covering education, studies, training courses and awareness campaigns [1] Share and provide best practices related to the awareness topic.
• Support the transfer of best practices related to cybersecurity teaching for primary and secondary school and other activities for children and youngsters (including camps, materials, games, etc.).
• Support for teachers and professors to have access to best practices available in the EU and facilitate dialogue.
• Support the development of cross-over educational solutions for SMEs, for example by gamification.

Trimmed here, the full scope, expected outcomes and award criteria are on the official topic page ↗.