Call for improving the cybersecurity in sectors in Denmark

Submissions must be filled out on http://www.ncc-dk.grant.nu/profile and must at minimum include:

• Information about the project applicant

• Short description of the project (600 characters)

• Detailed description of the project (maximum of 5 pages)

• Description of how the project applicant seeks to disseminate the project results with other actors

• Description of risks and dependencies associated with the project

• Process plan with key milestones

• Budget

• De-minimis statement

The submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Cyber security: Does the project description demonstrate that the knowledge provided or solutions developed will make a difference to cyber security in the industry

2. Sector involvement: Does the project include a concrete plan to involve and engage the industry in the development and/or implementation of the cyber security solution. Including the specific existing industry forums and actors that are included in the project either as consortium partners or another form of involvement.

3. Risk assessment: Identification of relevant risks for the project and development of a credible mitigation strategy for the identified risks.

4. Cost effectiveness: To what extent the project can be expected to create value for the funding invested, including whether it is demonstrated in the application that the project will achieve its goals in a cost effective manner.

Please be advised that applicants are required to have a Danish identification number (CVR).

More information can be found on https://ncc-dk.dk.

Further information

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Task description

Projects that are eligible for grant funding

Each project can apply for up to DKK 950,000 (the amount must not exceed 133,333.33 Euro). There is a requirement for co-financing of 50 per cent, which can also be self-financed working hours at a rate of DKK 365, cash contribution or a combination thereof. The total maximum project amount is thus DKK 1.9 million. There is no minimum sum per grant.

Projects that support cyber security in one or more industries and includes relevant industry perspectives can apply for funding via the grant program.

Projects can apply for grant funding for activities such as consultancy, investments, development and project management within one or more of the following areas:

1. Consultancy regarding activities within cyber security, including mapping and development of work processes, preparation of requirements specification, assistance in choosing suppliers, needs analysis and so on.

2. Investment in digital systems, including installation and configuration of the new technology, as well as possible adaptation of the new technology in relation to integration with existing systems.

3. Investments in hardware and software via prepaid leasing and/or prepaid subscription of up to two years duration or one-off payment.

4. Development and adaptation of technologies and products that target cyber security in industries.

5. Investments in employee training, competence/skills development and activities that increase awareness of cyber security.

6. Acquisition of competences for operation of the relevant IT security project.

7. To strengthen cooperation between legal entities with a Danish CVR number, which will promote the dissemination and absorption of the latest knowledge on cyber security adapted to the needs of a specific industry.

If the costs of the project cannot be placed in one or more of the eligible areas of activity, the project is not eligible for support.

More information can be found on https://ncc-dk.dk.