Financial support for start-ups registered in Estonia for developing new cybersecurity tools or services (Cyber Accelerator)

Identifier: DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-NCC-06-MS-COORDINATION Status: Open Submission procedure: single-stage Opening date: 2025-05-12 Deadline: 2027-07-02 Budget: €1,080,000 We support the competitiveness of the European cybersecurity sector through research and development activities, thus better protecting Estonian and EU society and the business environment from cyberattacks that cause billions of euros in damage! Cyber accelerator is a 7-month accelerator program for companies operating in the cybersecurity field. Each team selected to the accelerator receives a €60,000 grant to develop their idea. The companies selected for the accelerator will go through a structured development process that supports both technical and business growth. This process includes the following key development cycles: • Defining customer problems and designing a value proposition based on their needs • Building a business model and assembling a strong team • Product development and prototyping • Intellectual property protection and agreements with other stakeholders • Achieving investor readiness and exploring funding opportunities • Market entry strategy and preparation for piloting