National Cyber Hubs

Procurement of infrastructure and state-of-the-art technological tools.

Acquisition and integration of data feeds for cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and SIEM data.

Development and deployment of automation and data analysis tools.

Interconnection with cross-border cyber hubs.

Costs for training, capacity-building, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Operational costs of running the National Cyber Hub, including preparatory, cooperation, and reporting activities.

Hardware and secure data storage for information exchange.

Surveillance, monitoring, and protection of critical infrastructures, including undersea infrastructure.

Alignment of the proposed National Cyber Hub activities with programme objectives and the European Cybersecurity Alert System.

Capacity to deliver effective monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats.

Innovative use of AI, automation, and established cybersecurity standards.

Operational readiness, cooperation with national and cross-border cybersecurity entities (e.g., CSIRTs, ISACs).

Clarity and feasibility of work plan, including milestones and deliverables.

Detailed description of procurement needs and effective integration of tools and services.

Entities not designated or established by an EU Member State to act as a National Cyber Hub.

Applicants who do not succeed in the evaluation of the required joint procurement action.

Entities that do not fulfill security and exclusion conditions as outlined in Article 12(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and the Cyber Solidarity Act.

Entities not complying with the mandatory participation in cross-border collaboration.

Applicants must provide regular progress reports as defined in the grant agreement.

Milestones and deliverables must be clearly outlined and their achievement tracked.

Potential for interim and final reports to monitor procurement, operational readiness, and collaboration effectiveness.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Applicants must complete both the joint procurement and the grant application workstreams.

Required documentation includes detailed planning, description of services, operational model, milestones, deliverables, and procurement details.

Completed application form in accordance with the call documentation (Part B).

Designation letter or appointment decision from the Member State.

Evidence of operational and financial capacity.

Planning documents, including procurement and operationalisation plans.

Description of collaboration with national and cross-border cybersecurity entities.