Watch the recording of our Info Day #31 and learn how to accelerate your projects focused on Deep-Tech and Cybersecurity!
The 31st edition of the Sploro Cascade Funding Webinar Series showcased new funding opportunities driving innovation in deep-tech and cybersecurity across Europe. This session featured two EU-funded initiatives — Open Horizons and CITADEL — both designed to support startups and SMEs in scaling high-impact solutions.
During the webinar, we explored how cascade funding can empower women-led deep-tech ventures addressing real corporate challenges, as well as enable advanced cybersecurity technologies to be tested and validated in real-world environments. These open calls offer concrete pathways to accelerate innovation, strengthen security capabilities, and bring cutting-edge solutions closer to market.
Watch the recap to learn how you can access EU funding and take your innovation to the next level.
Session #31 – Deep-Tech & Cybersecurity Innovation
CITADEL Open Call The CITADEL Open Call 1 funds SMEs to develop, test, and deploy advanced security technologies enhancing territorial and infrastructure security
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Open Horizons Third Open Call The Open Horizons Open Call #3 aims to support women-led digital and deep-tech startups in Europe through financial backing and corporate collaboration
Deadline: 19/05/2026
This session was ideal for innovation stakeholders — including researchers, startups, SMEs, and industry organisations — looking to scale advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainable industrial solutions, and next-generation digital innovations through EU cascade funding and European collaboration.
