Announcement for the Funding of Projects on the Subject “Sovereign Innovation Ecosystems for Cybersecurity and Communication Technologies”:
The Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR) intends to fund projects on the topic of “Sovereign Innovation Ecosystems for Cybersecurity and Communication Technologies.” The goal of the funding guidelines is to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of German industry in the fields of cybersecurity and communication technologies, to expand innovation ecosystems and research infrastructures, and to ensure the sustainable transfer of knowledge necessary for these efforts. The funding initiative is also intended to strengthen the technological sovereignty of Germany and Europe. Research topics must be considered in relation to specific applications, and the performance of the developed solutions must be demonstrated in the context of these applications. Further information on the funding call can be found here.
Deadline for submissions
15 October 2026
Source reference: Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)