Enhancing the NCC Network

Expected Outcome: Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators. Cybersecurity Community Observatory to inform subsequent policy interventions by the ECCC and NCCs. Matchmaking events to create connections and build trust; platforms and events for Access-to-Finance and Access-to-Market including in the area of dual-use technologies. Strengthened Cybersecurity Community to support the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre; Maintained technical registration possibilities for candidates for the Cybersecurity Competence Community; Technical assistance for potential applicants for ECCC calls. Uptake of cybersecurity solutions. Strengthened cybersecurity capacities of stakeholders. Synergetic activities that strengthen the role of NCC. Centralised the many initiatives focusing on raising awareness and work together with other NCCs to support a cross European approach covering education, studies, training courses and awareness campaigns [1] Share and provide best practices related to the awareness topic. Support the transfer of best practices related to cybersecurity teaching for primary and secondary school and other activities for children and youngsters (including camps, materials, games, etc.). Support for teachers and professors to have access to best practices available in the EU and facilitate dialogue. Support the development of cross-over educational solutions for SMEs, for example by gamification. Cyber campaign material focused on young professionals and students of all ages and gender to pursue and advance in cybersecurity careers, where the NCCs can build on in view of regional differences. Cyber campaign material focused on parents and teachers of future students of all ages and gender to raise the number of cybersecurity students. Platform supporting a network of young cybersecurity ambassadors spreading awareness and fostering a culture of cybersecurity among Europe's youth. Common services to be provided within national cyber campuses. Hybrid events for the cybersecurity competence community to increase awareness of cybersecurity threats, threat actor modus operandi and potential impact, potentially in collaboration with existing initiatives and platforms. Deliverables supporting the implementation of the Cyber skills Academy. Support for activities dedicated to the EU Cybersecurity C…