Enhance cybersecurity funding for European hospitals amounts to 145 million euros
EU Launches Second Call for Proposals Worth €90.5 Million Under Horizon Europe Programme
The European Commission has announced a new call for proposals as part of the Digital Europe Programme, with a budget of approximately €90.5 million. This call, which is aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public administrations, is the second in a series of calls aimed at supporting the deployment of cybersecurity solutions across various sectors in the EU.
The first call, with a specific budget of €30 million, focused on enhancing the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The second call, however, has a broader scope and includes support for post-quantum cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, generative AI for cybersecurity applications, and the development of new advanced tools and processes for operational cybersecurity.
The goal of these calls is to help hospitals and healthcare providers detect, monitor, and respond to cyber threats, particularly ransomware. Additionally, the initiative aims to boost the resilience of the European healthcare system and adopt the results of cybersecurity research.
The eligibility criteria and all relevant call documents for the second call can be found at the EU's Funding and Tenders portal. The deadline for applications to the second call is 12 November. The launch of these calls for proposals is intended to support the deployment of cybersecurity solutions across various sectors, aligning with the EU action plan on cybersecurity in hospitals and healthcare.
It's worth noting that the first call's deadline for applications is 7 October, which is before the second call's deadline. The remaining €95.5 million is allocated to another call for proposals. The two calls for project registration with a total volume of 145.5 million euros were initiated by the Euroregion Elbe/Labe; however, the last day to register for the first and second calls is not specified in the provided information.
This initiative is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to support the deployment of cybersecurity solutions across various sectors, with the aim of boosting the resilience of European industries and institutions in the face of increasing cyber threats.
