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CIPHER Open Call 1 2026: up to €60,000 for cybersecurity solutions
CIPHER Open Call 1 gives EU and EEA firms up to €60,000 at 50% co funding for cybersecurity in operational technology. Deadline January 6, 2027.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Programme length | 9 months in 3 consecutive sprints |
| Payment | 20% pre financing in Sprint 1; 40% in Sprint 2; 40% in Sprint 3 |
| Total call budget | €4,320,000 |
| Optional partner | Certified cybersecurity auditor |
| Target sectors | Energy; transport; healthcare; water management |
| Supported activities | Testbed experiments; automated threat detection; vulnerability assessments; secure information sharing; cross border simulation exercises |
Timeline:
- Administrative eligibility check and technical scope screening
- Remote evaluation by independent experts
- Interviews, KYC checks and a Sub grant Agreement
Source · cipher-eu.com/open-call-1
Published 22 October 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 27 October 2026
Quick answers
Can an early prototype apply?
No. Products or solutions must be at Technology Readiness Level 6 to 8.