Fincancial support for increased cybersecurity cooperation in Danish industries
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Purpose of the grant program With the opening of the first call, NCC-DK will support cyber security projects and cyber security collaborations, as well as the development of cyber security technologies and cyber security platforms, which have the potential to be disseminated to a wider circle of companies within the relevant industry. Subsidies are provided for projects such as developing a cyber security solution in collaboration with an industry or modifying an already existing solution to the needs of an industry. 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.
Beneficiary & submission
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
• Description of portfolio approach
• 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. Industry 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. Knowledge sharing within the industry: Does the project support the establishment of new permanent industry-specific forums on cyber security or substantial development of existing forums, e.g. knowledge, experience and data sharing or development and implementation of new cyber security solutions.
4. Knowledge sharing between industries: The project improves knowledge, experience and data sharing between different industries and/or the public sector.
5. Innovation: Does the project develop innovative solutions within, for example, technical or organizational cyber security.
6. SME focus: Does the project include or benefit SMEs within the industry.
7. Risk assessment: Identification of relevant risks for the project and development of a credible mitigation strategy for the identified risks.
8. 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
More information can be found on https://ncc-dk.dk.