On 5 June 2025, Bucharest hosted the event “Cybersecurity: Funding Opportunities and Strategic Collaboration in Europe”, dedicated to deepening the links between the space and cybersecurity sectors at the European level.
Organized by the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), with the support of the SEREN 5 network and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), the event brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, industry, and security structures, providing a platform for strategic dialogue and for identifying new opportunities for collaboration and funding.
ROSA emphasized the importance of integrating cybersecurity considerations into the design and operation of space systems, as well as Romania’s role in supporting participation in European research and innovation programmes, particularly under Horizon Europe – Cluster 3.
The SEREN 5 network presented the tools available for stakeholders interested in accessing EU funding, offering insights into upcoming calls, priority topics, and support mechanisms for building competitive consortia.
ECCC highlighted its mission to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity capacities, including in relation to space infrastructure, and showcased synergies between research policies and security strategies.
The panel discussion brought together perspectives from academia, institutions, and operational actors, addressing both technical and policy challenges related to the protection of space assets, development of advanced processing infrastructure, maturation of Security Operations Centres (SOCs), and support for SMEs in the cybersecurity domain.
The event was hosted by the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, a key player in applied research and professional training in areas essential to Europe’s digital transformation and strategic resilience.
This initiative reaffirmed Romania’s role as a promoter of European cooperation in strategic fields and provided participants with concrete tools for engaging in impactful projects.
