Co-financing for DIGITAL call - Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP)

Purpose and goal:

The Swedish National Coordination Centre for cybersecurity research and innovation (NCC-SE) at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is planning to fund up to 36 projects in the field of cyber security by providing financial support to third parties. Through the provision of Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) NCC-SE will aim to give incentives to national SME’s, academia and start-ups to engage in innovation activities and produce and uptake valuable solutions in the area of Cybersecurity.

Expected results and effects:

Contribute to strengthen Sweden´s and the EU´s independence, capability development and competitiveness in cybersecurity, Approach and implementation:

The call is planned to open in September 2024 and has a budget of SEK 23 million, maximum grant per funded project SEK 600 000. Applicants are offered full cost coverage. The call is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. NCC-SE expects to fund up to 36 projects within the framework. The project period is three months with an estimated start for selected development projects at earliest in December 2024.