Grants & Financial Assistance
National Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (NCCoE)
Upto Rs. 2 Crore
AI – Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (AI-CCoE)
Upto Rs. 5 Crore
Criteria
- Only National Level (NCCoE) & AI-CCoE Centres are eligible
Application for grant can be submitted after 6/9 months of establishment of the centre - Special grants might be given to few centres based on case-to-case basis subject to discretion of NICC
- Amount sanctioned depends on various factors – no. of students enrolled in membership, centre activities, students reached, programs conducted…etc…
- A performance report to be submitted by the centre to NICC for pursual along with the grant application form
- A proposal for the usage of grant also to be submitted
- Grants are to be issued on institution name/institution registered bank accounts only
CCoE Process Overview
1. Submission
The initial step is the submission of the application form, fee, and necessary documents to NICC for setting up a CCoE.
2. Audit & Verification
A meticulous audit and verification of details by the NICC team to ensure compliance and readiness for a CCoE establishment.
3. Establishment Approval
Final setup of the CCoE or NCCoE, after ensuring the number of students and the
institution meets NICC’s stringent criteria for Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.