Opportunities in Cybersecurity – Open Morning Session on Eyvör and Digital Europe Funding

Eyvör – Icelandic National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCC-IS), in collaboration with Rannís and the European Digital Innovation Hub Iceland (EDIH-IS), invites participants to an open morning session on Monday, 17 November, focused on funding opportunities in cybersecurity and digital innovation.

The session will present funding options available through Eyvör’s cybersecurity grants and European funding schemes under Digital Europe, offering valuable opportunities for companies and institutions aiming to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities and drive digital development.

Participants will hear firsthand experiences from previous grant recipients at Lagaviti and Defend Iceland, as well as insights from Rannís experts. The agenda also includes talks by Eyvör’s project manager and the Chief Security Officer of Arion Bank, who serves on Eyvör’s advisory board.

• Opening remarks – Hrannar Ásgrímsson, Project Manager, Eyvör
• Talk – Hákon, Chief Security Officer at Arion Bank and member of Eyvör’s Advisory Board
• Case study – Jóhannes Eiríksson, Lagaviti
• Presentation on Eyvör Cybersecurity Grants – Eyjólfur Eyfells, Rannís
• Defend Iceland: European Funding Experience – Hörn Valdimarsdóttir
• Digital Europe Funding Overview – Sigþrúður Guðnadóttir, Rannís
• Discussion and Q&A

📍 Venue: Arion Bank, Borgartún 19, Hall: Þingvellir
☕ Light breakfast from 8:30
🕘 Programme: 9:00–10:15

The event is open to all – companies, organizations, and individuals interested in learning about funding and collaboration opportunities in cybersecurity.

👉 Register on the Rannís website

“We encourage everyone working in digital development, innovation, and security to learn about these funding options. With the right knowledge and support, there’s so much potential to build a stronger, safer digital future,” says Hrannar Ásgrímsson, Project Manager at Eyvör.