Starting September 2nd 2024, the Strengthening Cyber Resilience subsidy scheme will be reopened. Through this subsidy scheme, the Digital Trust Center (DTC) encourages public-private partnerships to take action to improve the cybersecurity of industries, sectors, regions and chains. This year, for the first time, the subsidy scheme will also be open to the Caribbean Netherlands.
Joining forces on cyber resilience
The aim of the subsidy scheme is to create networks. Here, companies and (government) organizations can put their knowledge and skills in the field of cyber resilience to good use. They enter into long-term collaboration with other organizations to step up cyber resilience, within and between non-vital industries, sectors, regions and chains.
In 2024, a total sum of 600,000 euros is available for the best project plans developed to improve cyber resilience among companies. The maximum funding per project is 150,000 euros. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is responsible for implementing this subsidy scheme.
Since it was first launched in 2018, the scheme has awarded subsidies to 37 collaborative projects.
Caribbean Netherlands initiatives
DTC also wants to help strengthen cyber resilience in the Caribbean Netherlands. That is why this year the subsidy scheme is also open to collaborative projects in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. DTC hopes that many companies and organizations will take initiatives to jointly submit a project plan.
Submit your project
Do you have a good idea or plan for improving the cyber resilience of companies and organizations in your industry, sector, region or chain? And are you collaborating with at least 2 companies and/or organizations? If so, your project may be eligible for the 2024 Strengthening Cyber Resilience subsidy scheme. More information on the application process and conditions is available on the Netherlands Enterprise Agency website.
Plans can be submitted to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency from the 2nd of September until the 14th of October 2024.
Digital Trust Center
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) established the Digital Trust Center (DTC) in 2018 to help entrepreneurs build digital resilience and have their digital security in order.
