Digital Europe Programme – Cybersecurity Calls 2026
Category: Digital / Cybersecurity / EU Grants
EU Programme: European Commission / Digital Europe Programme
Deadline: 14.01.2027
Eligible Western Balkan Countries: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia
Main Topic: Cybersecurity; digital resilience; cybersecurity capacities; infrastructure; digital transformation
Short description:
The Digital Europe Programme has opened a new round of cybersecurity calls supporting projects that strengthen European cybersecurity capacities and infrastructure. Current topics include implementation of EU cybersecurity legislation, strengthening National Coordination Centres and improving the resilience and security of digital infrastructure.
Why relevant for WeBalkans?
All six Western Balkan countries are associated with the Digital Europe Programme, allowing eligible organisations from the region to access programme funding. The January 2027 deadline also provides applicants with significantly more preparation time.