The Digital Security Authority (DSA), serving as the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCC-CY) in the Republic of Cyprus, in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), has announced the launch of a new funding program titled "Enhancing Cybersecurity in Cypriot Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 2023". The program is endowed with a budget of €1 million.

According to the announcement, the initiative aims to bolster the security level and ensure optimal protection of infrastructure, systems, and information belonging to Cypriot SMEs, ultimately strengthening their resilience.

Additionally, the program seeks to certify SMEs in compliance with European and international measures and criteria, as defined by the NCC-CY’s Cyber Hygiene Framework for SMEs.

The funding for each project ranges from a minimum of €20,000 to a maximum of €60,000.

This program is co-financed by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union’s "Digital Europe" Program.

Proposals can be submitted through the RIF’s IRIS portal, with a deadline set for January 31, 2024. Interested parties can find more information on the RIF’s website or contact the Foundation’s Partner Service Center at telephone: 22205000 or email: [email protected].