EIC Summer School 2025 – Cybersecurity awareness strategies for innovators

This year’s edition of the EIC Summer School will focus on essential topics to help EIC beneficiaries thrive in today’s digital world: Cybersecurity. This course will cover how to design effective cybersecurity awareness programmes, communication strategies, and engagement tools for diverse target audiences. About The EIC Summer School officially ... returns this summer! On 23 and 24 June 2025, the EIC Community Programme, powered by EIC Business Acceleration Services, is teaming up with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) to bring you a brand-new edition focused on Cybersecurity. The training will be held in person at ENISA’s premises in Athens, Greece. EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator beneficiaries will gain key insights, knowledge, and tools to protect their innovations from digital threats and navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Registration closes on 6 May 14 May 2025, 12 pm CET — don’t miss out! The EIC Summer School will take place in the afternoon of 23 June and the following morning, 24 June. The training will offer EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator beneficiaries the chance to gain valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity trends and strategies. Apply now and send us your application to enhance the opportunity to secure your spot! Important: The selected participants will receive a confirmation via email by 13 May.  Due to holiday peiod in May, please expect small delays regarding your confirmation email, we will come back to you within 15 May. As the event will be held in person, it will be sufficient to register only once to attend both the training days. Please note that we ask participants to register only if they are able to attend both days. Activities and Timeline Monday 23 June 2025, afternoon ( 14:00 – 18:00 ) | Day 1: From insight to impact: designing effective awareness programmes and campaigns.  In this session we will: Building custom awareness programmes for internal use within an organisation.  Creating targeted awareness campaigns for external stakeholders.  Instructions on selecting the appropriate tools and channels to effectively reach the target audience.  Developing Key Performance Indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of a programme or campaign.  A guide for the development of a communication strategy, crucial for achieving awareness objectives.  An awareness raising quiz to test comprehension and retention of key information.  An awareness raising game provided in different versions and styles, along with a guide on how to play. Tuesday 24 June 2025, morning ( 08:30 – 13:00 ) |  Day 2: Inside EU cyber security: frameworks, challenges, tools | Meet EIC innovators in Cybersecurity. In this session we will:  Going through EU Cybersecurity framework. Reporting on the state of cybersecurity in the European Union. Meeting EIC-funded beneficiaries working on innovative solutions in the areas of Cybersecurity. Who can apply?  All beneficiaries eligible to EIC Business Acceleration Services are invited to apply. To ensure a high-quality and interactive learning experience, participation is limited to a maximum of 40 EIC attendees. It is mandatory to attend both days of the event. The EIC will provide each participant with a €200 voucher as reimbursement for expenses related to attending and preparing for the training. The EIC Summer School will not be recorded. One beneficiary per EIC-funded project may attend (N.B: there is the possibility to delegate in case of inability to attend, provided that notification is given by 9 June ). Important: The selected participants will receive a confirmation via email by 13 May.  Due to holiday peiod in May, please expect small delays regarding your confirmation email, we will come back to you within 15 May. PLEASE NOTE: We do not consider as the target audience for this EIC Summer School EIC beneficiaries who are already experts in cybersecurity or who already work in the sector. We recommend the participation of individuals who work in a company and are involved in IT or in managing the security of your data. About Enisa The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, is the Union’s agency dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe. Established in 2004 and strengthened by the EU Cybersecurity Act, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity contributes to EU cyber policy, enhances the trustworthiness of ICT products, services and processes with cybersecurity certification schemes, cooperates with Member States and EU bodies, and helps Europe prepare for the cyber challenges of tomorrow. Through knowledge sharing, capacity building and awareness raising, the Agency works together with its key stakeholders to strengthen trust in the connected economy, to boost resilience of the Union’s infrastructure, and, ultimately, to keep Europe’s society and citizens digitally secure. Curious about the trainers?  Here’s a preview of some of the speakers who will be presenting during the training:   Christina Skouloudi: she serves as a Cybersecurity Officer at ENISA. With a background in Computer Science and a Master's in Digital Systems Security, she has been advancing cybersecurity initiatives across the EU since joining ENISA in 2014, focusing on incident reporting, security emerging technologies and supply chain, capacity building, and cybersecurity education. During the past years, she has: Led Team Europe to consecutive first-place victories in the International Cybersecurity Challenge, managing recruitment, training, and strategic development of top cybersecurity talent; Developed and executed comprehensive table-top exercises and trainings for Member States and National Competent Authorities; Created specialized CTF challenges for european competitions, demonstrating technical expertise in multiple security domains. Currently, her efforts concentrate in promoting cybersecurity awareness across Europe through various coordinated activities and campaigns, such as the AR-in-a-Box.  Alexandros Zacharis: currently pursuing a PHD, brings over a decade of frontline experience in cybersecurity across European institutions. At ENISA, he leads initiatives on cyber resilience and risk management, and has designed large-scale cyber exercises like CYBER EUROPE. He’s trained CSIRT teams across Europe, tackled threats to satellite infrastructure at the European GNSS Agency, and previously led security operations for GRNET-CERT. His research blends, software exploitation with AI and cyber defense, and his talks—from DEFCON to BLACKHAT ASIA —explore the evolving edge of digital threats.  Do you have any questions? For questions and support regarding this event, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact form (please choose “EIC Summer School 2025” as the category). About the EIC Community Programme  The EIC Community Programme, an EIC Business Acceleration Service, aims to gather EIC Community members in a space where they can share their experiences, providing access to peer-learning workshops and tailor-made training activities. Within this scope, the EIC Community Programme has several initiatives, such as: EIC Winter and Summer Schools; EIC Community Talks and EIC Welcome and Coordinators Days.  Agenda will be published soon. Read more

This year’s edition of the EIC Summer School will focus on essential topics to help EIC beneficiaries thrive in today’s digital world: Cybersecurity. This course will cover how to design effective cybersecurity awareness programmes, communication strategies, and engagement tools for diverse target audiences.

About

The EIC Summer School officially returns this summer! On 23 and 24 June 2025, the EIC Community Programme, powered by EIC Business Acceleration Services, is teaming up with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) to bring you a brand-new edition focused on Cybersecurity. The training will be held in person at ENISA’s premises in Athens, Greece. EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator beneficiaries will gain key insights, knowledge, and tools to protect their innovations from digital threats and navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Registration closes on ~~6 May~~ 14 May 2025, 12 pm CET — don’t miss out!

The EIC Summer School will take place in the afternoon of 23 June and the following morning, 24 June. The training will offer EIC Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator beneficiaries the chance to gain valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity trends and strategies.

Apply now and send us your application to enhance the opportunity to secure your spot!

Important: The selected participants will receive a confirmation via email by 13 May.  Due to holiday peiod in May, please expect small delays regarding your confirmation email, we will come back to you within 15 May.

As the event will be held in person, it will be sufficient to register only once to attend both the training days. Please note that we ask participants to register only if they are able to attend both days.

Activities and Timeline

Monday 23 June 2025, afternoon ( 14:00 – 18:00 ) | Day 1: From insight to impact: designing effective awareness programmes and campaigns. 

In this session we will:

Building custom awareness programmes for internal use within an organisation.

Creating targeted awareness campaigns for external stakeholders.

Instructions on selecting the appropriate tools and channels to effectively reach the target audience.

Developing Key Performance Indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of a programme or campaign.

A guide for the development of a communication strategy, crucial for achieving awareness objectives.

An awareness raising quiz to test comprehension and retention of key information.

An awareness raising game provided in different versions and styles, along with a guide on how to play.

Tuesday 24 June 2025, morning ( 08:30 – 13:00 ) |  Day 2: Inside EU cyber security: frameworks, challenges, tools | Meet EIC innovators in Cybersecurity.

In this session we will: 

Going through EU Cybersecurity framework.

Reporting on the state of cybersecurity in the European Union.

Meeting EIC-funded beneficiaries working on innovative solutions in the areas of Cybersecurity.

Who can apply? 

All beneficiaries eligible to EIC Business Acceleration Services are invited to apply.

To ensure a high-quality and interactive learning experience, participation is limited to a maximum of 40 EIC attendees. It is mandatory to attend both days of the event. The EIC will provide each participant with a €200 voucher as reimbursement for expenses related to attending and preparing for the training.

The EIC Summer School will not be recorded. One beneficiary per EIC-funded project may attend (N.B: there is the possibility to delegate in case of inability to attend, provided that notification is given by 9 June ).

Important: The selected participants will receive a confirmation via email by 13 May.  Due to holiday peiod in May, please expect small delays regarding your confirmation email, we will come back to you within 15 May.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not consider as the target audience for this EIC Summer School EIC beneficiaries who are already experts in cybersecurity or who already work in the sector. We recommend the participation of individuals who work in a company and are involved in IT or in managing the security of your data.

About Enisa

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, is the Union’s agency dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe. Established in 2004 and strengthened by the EU Cybersecurity Act, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity contributes to EU cyber policy, enhances the trustworthiness of ICT products, services and processes with cybersecurity certification schemes, cooperates with Member States and EU bodies, and helps Europe prepare for the cyber challenges of tomorrow. Through knowledge sharing, capacity building and awareness raising, the Agency works together with its key stakeholders to strengthen trust in the connected economy, to boost resilience of the Union’s infrastructure, and, ultimately, to keep Europe’s society and citizens digitally secure.

Curious about the trainers? 

Here’s a preview of some of the speakers who will be presenting during the training:  

Christina Skouloudi: she serves as a Cybersecurity Officer at ENISA. With a background in Computer Science and a Master's in Digital Systems Security, she has been advancing cybersecurity initiatives across the EU since joining ENISA in 2014, focusing on incident reporting, security emerging technologies and supply chain, capacity building, and cybersecurity education. During the past years, she has: Led Team Europe to consecutive first-place victories in the International Cybersecurity Challenge, managing recruitment, training, and strategic development of top cybersecurity talent; Developed and executed comprehensive table-top exercises and trainings for Member States and National Competent Authorities; Created specialized CTF challenges for european competitions, demonstrating technical expertise in multiple security domains. Currently, her efforts concentrate in promoting cybersecurity awareness across Europe through various coordinated activities and campaigns, such as the AR-in-a-Box.

Alexandros Zacharis: currently pursuing a PHD, brings over a decade of frontline experience in cybersecurity across European institutions. At ENISA, he leads initiatives on cyber resilience and risk management, and has designed large-scale cyber exercises like CYBER EUROPE. He’s trained CSIRT teams across Europe, tackled threats to satellite infrastructure at the European GNSS Agency, and previously led security operations for GRNET-CERT. His research blends, software exploitation with AI and cyber defense, and his talks—from DEFCON to BLACKHAT ASIA —explore the evolving edge of digital threats.

Do you have any questions?

For questions and support regarding this event, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact form (please choose “EIC Summer School 2025” as the category).

About the EIC Community Programme 

The EIC Community Programme, an EIC Business Acceleration Service, aims to gather EIC Community members in a space where they can share their experiences, providing access to peer-learning workshops and tailor-made training activities. Within this scope, the EIC Community Programme has several initiatives, such as: EIC Winter and Summer Schools; EIC Community Talks and EIC Welcome and Coordinators Days. 