EIC and ENISA to run in-person Summer School on Cybersecurity in Athens, 23–24 June 2025
- ›The EIC Business Acceleration Services partners with ENISA to deliver an in-person Summer School on Cybersecurity in Athens on 23 and 24 June 2025.
- ›Applications open on 22 April 2025 and places are strictly limited to 40 EIC beneficiaries who must attend both days.
- ›Two half-day sessions cover practical awareness programmes and the EU cybersecurity framework, plus networking with EIC-funded cybersecurity innovators.
- ›Participants will receive a €200 voucher to reimburse attendance related expenses and the final agenda will be published with the open call.
EIC Summer School 2025 on Cybersecurity, in partnership with ENISA
The European Innovation Council Business Acceleration Services is organising an in-person EIC Summer School focused on cybersecurity, in cooperation with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA. The event will take place at ENISA's premises in Athens, Greece on 23 and 24 June 2025. The programme aims to give EIC beneficiaries practical guidance on protecting innovations and improving organisational cyber resilience while offering networking opportunities within the EIC community.
Event snapshot and key dates
Save the date. Applications for the Summer School will open on Tuesday 22 April 2025. Attendance is limited and selection will be competitive. The activity is delivered in person at ENISA in Athens and is intended for EIC beneficiaries who are not already cybersecurity specialists but who have responsibilities for IT or data security within their organisations.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
| Dates | 23 June 2025 and 24 June 2025 | Two linked sessions, mandatory attendance both days |
| Location | ENISA premises, Athens, Greece | In-person only |
| Application opens | 22 April 2025 | Open call to EIC beneficiaries |
| Participant limit | Maximum 40 EIC attendees | Selection details to be provided in the open call |
| Participant support | €200 voucher | Reimbursement for expenses related to attending and preparing for the training |
Programme overview
Who should attend
The Summer School is not aimed at people who are already cybersecurity experts or those who work full time in the cybersecurity sector. The organisers recommend attendance by individuals within EIC-backed companies who are involved in IT, data management or managing the security of company information. The event is intended to raise baseline cyber awareness and provide practical tools for innovators to protect their projects and data.
Logistics, costs and selection
Participation will be capped at 40 people to keep the sessions interactive. Attendance on both days is mandatory. The EIC will provide a €200 voucher to each participant to reimburse expenses tied to attending and preparing for the training. Travel, accommodation and other costs above that amount are not specified and may remain the responsibility of participants. The open call will set out selection criteria and any additional eligibility rules.
Why ENISA and the EIC partnership matters
ENISA is the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity. The agency has a mandate to support the development of EU cybersecurity policy, to cooperate with member states, and to strengthen trust in digital products and services through certification schemes and capacity building. For the EIC, working with ENISA brings a policy and regulatory perspective that can be valuable for innovators navigating compliance, certification and risk management in a European market.
Technical concepts and practical takeaways
A realistic view on impact and limitations
The Summer School is pitched at non-expert practitioners and aims to raise baseline capability and awareness. That is a useful objective, but attendees should not expect deep technical remediation training or certification on advanced defensive techniques. The in-person format and proximity to ENISA staff may offer useful access to policy insights and networking. The €200 voucher will help offset costs but is modest relative to international travel and accommodation. Finally, places are limited so the reach of the activity will be small and targeted.
How to apply
Applications open on 22 April 2025 through the EIC Community open call. The final agenda and full selection process will be published with the open call. Interested EIC beneficiaries should monitor the EIC Community and the BAS calendar for the open call and application details. The organisers will provide further information about selection criteria and logistics when the call goes live.
Final notes and disclaimer
The event is organised by the EIC Business Acceleration Services in collaboration with ENISA as an EIC Community training activity. Information is published for knowledge sharing and does not represent the official view of the European Commission or other bodies. The final agenda and call documentation will contain the authoritative details for applicants.