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The mission of the National Coordination Centre

The European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre’s National Coordination Centre Finland (NCC-FI) officially commenced operation at the start of 2023.

The National Coordination Centre for Cyber Security Research, Development and Innovation creates the preconditions for Finnish cyber security operators, such as companies, universities and research institutes, to participate in international research and development work and obtain funding from the EU’s funding programmes. 

The National Coordination Centre builds and develops the cyber security competence community at both the EU and national level. The community brings together key public and private sector operators with the aim of developing cooperation for the purpose of facilitating and improving cyber security research, development and innovation.

The National Coordination Centre helps Finnish operators participate in cross-border EU projects and obtain EU funding according to national priorities. One of the Coordination Centre’s key tasks is to grant financial support to Finnish operators for measures aiming to improve cyber security. The first national application round for financial support was launched in 2023. 

The National Coordination Centre is a member of the EU-wide Network of National Coordination Centres maintained by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre. The purpose of the Network is to improve national cyber security capacities, support cyber security research and accelerate technological development in the EU. The Network of National Coordination Centres increases cooperation between the Member States with the aim of reinforcing e.g. the EU’s cyber security capacities and the competitiveness of the industry.

The National Coordination Centre is financed by the EU and the State of Finland. 
 

  1. Acting as a member of the EU-wide Network of National Coordination Centres and a national contact point for the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre located in Bucharest
    • The National Coordination Centre supports the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre in promoting research and development and building a network of key cyber security operators. 
  2. Developing national cyber security cooperation
    • The National Coordination Centre builds and develops the cyber security competence community to increase cooperation between key cyber security operators in the EU and in Finland.
    • Companies, universities and research institutes are at the core of this community.
    • The National Coordination Centre also generates situational awareness of cyber security research and development and identifies important areas for research and development in the cyber security sector based on the obtained data.  
  3. Increasing national cyber security capacities
    • The National Coordination Centre supports the research and development of cyber security by e.g. granting financial support, helping operators apply for EU funding and bringing together cyber security experts and operators.
    • The financial support granted by the National Coordination Centre is aimed especially at SMEs for promoting research and product development, the deployment of new cyber security solutions and the sharing of knowledge about modern solutions. The focus areas of the application rounds for financial support vary and are announced in connection with each round.
  4. Helping national operators to participate in cross-border EU projects
    • The National Coordination Centre helps cyber security operators obtain EU funding for research and development projects deemed important to cyber security in Finland. In addition, the Centre provides advice and technical support to operators interested in participating in EU projects.
    • The National Coordination Centre promotes business, civic, academic and research cooperation with other operators within the EU.
  5. Increasing knowledge and awareness of the work of National Coordination Centres and the cyber security community
    • The National Coordination Centre organises events and shares information about its accomplishments and innovations.
    • The National Coordination Centre increases awareness of challenges and solutions related to cyber security.

Contact us

ncc-fi@traficom.fi

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