This call is expected to be open on December 7th, 2024 at 10AM Brussels time (CET) and will run until February 7th, 2025 5PM Brussels time (CET) and is addressed to Pen Testing organisations.

The application will be opened shortly.


The Pen Testing Open Calls (one in 2024-2025 and another in 2025-2026) are set up to support the deployment of capacity for organisations that would require cybersecurity assessments for compliance (such as NIS/NIS2, CER, CRA, MDR, DORA or ISO27k and related), or just for companies intending to further mature and harden their Cybersecurity. The Open Calls will co-fund up to 200.000 EUR and address the Pen Testing organisations.

These could be Micro Enterprises (MEs), Small and Medium sized companies, research organisations (including academic or public research centers), public institutions and / or large organisations in Europe. Mainly smaller companies are being addressed with this call.

Organisations interested can alreay leave their contact details via the CYSSDE platform to be informed first with the instructions on how to apply, or even to provide guidance to the call requirements upfront. A Guide for Applicants will be issued as well as an online application form to address the requirements.

Before applying

If you don’t know how the application process works, visit our How to Apply section.

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