Secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Data spaces)

Overview

Funding for research and innovation projects advancing security and privacy across the computing continuum, including IoT, edge computing, cloud infrastructures, and data spaces. Targets entities developing scalable, interoperable, and resilient security solutions for distributed and dynamic environments.

Who Can Apply

Legal entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. Participation is restricted to entities not directly or indirectly controlled by non-eligible countries or entities. Consortia are expected, though not explicitly required.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 5,000,000 EUR per project.
• Funding is provided as a lump sum.
• Total budget and funding rate not specified.

What Is Funded

Projects addressing one or more of the following:

• Security solutions for edge-to-cloud environments, including lightweight cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and zero-trust architectures.
• Interoperability of security measures across computing layers, including privacy-preserving protocols for secure data exchange.
• Portable post-quantum cryptography (PQC) acceleration solutions via software/hardware co-design.
• Resilience against distributed cyber threats, including AI-driven anomaly detection, intrusion prevention, and automated response mechanisms.
• Privacy-preserving techniques such as federated analysis, secure multi-party computation, or fully homomorphic encryption.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-03-01
• Deadline: 2027-09-14T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposal must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must comply with GDPR and other relevant data protection frameworks.
• Emphasis on scalability, interoperability, and measurable security improvements.
• Participation of entities controlled by non-eligible countries is excluded.