Aenaon Open Call Round 1 - Cybersecurity technology enhancement for offshore wind energy operators

The AENAON Open Call is a funding opportunity designed to support third-party projects that contribute to the validation, uptake and wider deployment of AENAON solutions for cybersecurity preparedness in offshore wind and related critical energy infrastructures. Through this process, AENAON aims to engage external stakeholders in testing, customising and scaling its Federated Digital Twin-based Cyber Range Platform and related services in realistic operational environments. The Open Call will help broaden participation beyond the consortium, accelerate innovation uptake and strengthen cyber resilience across the offshore wind ecosystem.

Two calls will take place with one open now, and the second opening during 2027. 

The Open Calls target external entities that can contribute to AENAON objectives, including:

• Offshore wind operators and other relevant offshore renewable energy actors
• Cybersecurity and technology solution providers
• SMEs and start-ups
• Research and innovation organisations
• Supply chain actors and critical infrastructure stakeholders
• Regulatory, public-interest or national cybersecurity entities, where relevant
• Small consortia combining complementary expertise

What Participants Receive

Selected applicants will receive:

• Financial support to third parties (FSTP), as defined in the Open Call documentation
• Indicative funding in the range of €100,000 to per legal entity may be awarded for actions with a total budget of €200,000 depending on the type, scope and complexity of the action and in line with the applicable funding rate of 50% of eligible costs
• Access to AENAON tools, services and infrastructure
• Technical guidance, mentoring and support
• Participation in validation, demonstration and monitoring activities