A dedicated pitching session will enable participants to present their organisations, find project partners and present project ideas.

The event will provide a structured platform for participants to:

• Learn about NCCs’ activities, services, and roles in the national/EU cybersecurity ecosystem.
• Learn about currently open DEP Cybersecurity calls and funding opportunities.
• Present their organisations, know-how, experience, and possible project ideas.
• Strengthen cross-border collaboration between various types of entities in the EU cybersecurity ecosystem (public, private, and academic sectors).

Possible participation for stakeholders in this event in one of the following roles:
 

Presenter: brief presentation/pitch of organisation or existing project idea (limited spots for pitching)
Attendee: interested stakeholders listening to presenters.

The event is intended for:

• Representatives of SMEs, research and academic institutions, and other relevant entities interested in DEP funding.
• Organisations looking for project partners or consortia opportunities.
• NCC representatives from participating countries.
• European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) representatives.
• National Contact Points (NCPs) involved in DEP activities.