CyberSecDome Open Call Round 2

Objectif

Round 2 builds directly upon the outcomes, lessons learned, and technical maturity achieved during Round 1. It is strategically designed as the final validation phase of the CyberSecDome Open Call mechanism, aiming to demonstrate the scalability, adaptability, and effectiveness of the fully integrated CyberSecDome prototype across real-world environments.
Whereas Round 1 focused on the evaluaIon and testing of individual modules and components (AI-driven detection, risk analysis, automated penetration testing, and VR- based interfaces), Round 2 shifts the emphasis to end-to-end deployment. The core objective is to gather deployment-level evidence of performance and impact under operational conditions, contributing directly to final refinements and exploitation readiness.
Only one topic is included in Round 2, centred on full deployment and cross-domain validation. To maximise its relevance and reach, the call encourages participation from underrepresented or complementary domains beyond aviation and telecommunications, such as energy, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and smart cities.

The primary goals of Round 2 are to:
1. Validate the final integrated platform, including AI-enhanced threat detection, dynamic risk assessment, incident investitiaIon, and VR-driven situational awareness.
2. Demonstrate interoperability and impact in new critical domains, extending the reach of CyberSecDome.
3. Collect quantitative and qualitative feedback from real-world use cases to inform final technical refinements.
4. Strengthen exploitaIon pathways through operaIonal testing and alignment with sector-specific requirements.
5. Support the uptake of CyberSecDome outputs by SMEs and critical infrastructure
operators.

Critères d'éligibilité

Single applicants or consortia of up to three (3) legal entities are allowed to participate, provided that at least one SME is involved and responsible for the implementation. While cross-border collaborations are encouraged to foster wider cooperation and innovation, they are not a mandatory requirement.

Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
• Be legal entities (private or public) established in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country at the time of the Open Call deadline.
• Include at least one SME, either as a sole applicant or within a consortium. The SME must meet the definition under the EU RecommendaIon 2003/361/EC.
• Proposals submitted by large enterprises and academic/research institutions are
also eligible only if an SME is the leading or co-leading partner.

Technologies clés

AI-driven cybersecurity threat detection and incident management and response, Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities for real-time collaboration features and 3D visualisation
of digital infrastructure

Typologie de consortium

Applicants are expected to:
• Deploy and test the full CyberSecDome prototype, including its AI-enhanced tools, VR interfaces, and collaborative modules.
• Propose domain-specific use cases that complement the project’s existing pilots in aviation and telecommunications.
• Provide structured feedback on performance, usability, interoperability, and operational impact.
• Collaborate with the CyberSecDome Open Call Implementation Team (OCIT) and technical partners for onboarding, monitoring, and integration support. Selected proposals will play a key role in demonstrating the maturity, relevance, and adaptability of the CyberSecDome solution in real-world settings.

A maximum funding of €120,000 per project will be granted to selected applicants. Funding rates vary depending on the type of organisation: SMEs can receive up to 100% of eligible costs, while large enterprises, RTOs, and universities can receive up to 50%.