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The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre inaugurates its permanent offices

The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) inaugurated its permanent premises in Bucharest, Romania this week.

Three dignitaries cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). A wall with the ECCC logo on the background

With the relocation to its permanent premises in the Campus building of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, the Centre becomes fully operational and autonomous.

The Centre has the goal of enhancing the EU's strategic autonomy in cybersecurity and strengthening critical infrastructures, while boosting the competitiveness of EU industry, SMEs, and European start-ups on the global stage. It supports innovation and industrial policy in cybersecurity as well as developing and coordinating EU cybersecurity projects.

The ECCC regularly organises Info Days, webinars and other capacity building actions to help the European cybersecurity community access EU funding and deepen collaboration across Europe. Amongst these actions is the Access-2-Market matchmaking event series bringing together suppliers and buyers of cybersecurity products. The EU funded projects the Centre manages cover key topics including AI and cybersecurity, cryptography, the development of Security Operations Centres and guidance on implementing EU legislation.

“With the opening of the new premises, the Centre is now fully equipped to run full speed as a key player in the EU cybersecurity landscape. One key advantage of the Centre is clear: a unique position to support cybersecurity capacities across the entire value chain, from research to deployment of key technologies and operational projects. Let’s work together for a more cyber secure, more cyber resilient and more prepared future.”

Roberto Viola, Director-General DG CONNECT

Since its establishment, the ECCC has invested over €600 million in cybersecurity projects across Europe, with an additional €400 million expected to be invested by 2027, under the Digital Europe and Horizon Europe Programmes. As the ECCC continues work on post-quantum cryptography, implementation of EU legislation, capacity building and knowledge sharing across the European cybersecurity community and more, the Centre is supporting the digital transition of our economy. The ECCC achieved financial autonomy in September 2024.

The inauguration ceremony took place with the participation of various guests including Romanian Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalisation Bogdan-Gruia Ivan, Head of Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania Alexandru Mihai Ghigiu and Rector of the Polytechnic University, Mihnea Cosmin Costoiu. The Centre is the first EU body headquartered in Romania, with the office premises being provided by the Romanian government.