EU-INSPIRE

INnovative multi-diSciPlinary Industry-focused cybersecurity education for upskilling and ReskIlling the EU workforcE: Developing skilled professionals to protect and advance Europe’s digital future.


Consortium

23 members

Start Year

2025

Scope

European

Funding Framework

DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU

Budget

9 638 686,15 €

Duration

36 months

Co-Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the Commission can be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. Grant Agreement No. 101190054.

About EU - INSPIRE

EU-iNSPIRE is a landmark European education initiative designed to shape the next generation of cybersecurity, AI and cyber-insurance professionals. Through a dynamic blend of master-level programmes and certificate pathways, the project will mobilise students across Europe, embed industry-driven expertise in academia and establish a sustainable foundation for cutting-edge teaching, research and innovation. The project focuses on:

Closing the Skills Gap

Europe faces a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals, and the project helps build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline.

Strengthening Digital Resilience

By training experts in cybersecurity, AI and cyber-insurance, the project enhances Europe’s ability to prevent, respond to and recover from cyber threats.

Connecting Academia and Industry

EU-iNSPIRE creates a collaborative ecosystem where universities, businesses and public organisations co-develop skills aligned with real market needs.

Empowering Innovation and Competitiveness

By integrating cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary expertise, the project supports Europe’s long-term digital leadership and economic growth.

EU-INSPIRE
Key Objectives 

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Master Programmes

Launch three specialised master-level programmes in Cybersecurity & AI Technologies, Cyber-Insurance Business Management, and applied Cyber-Risk Research.

Student Training

Train 1,000 master’s students and deliver 5,000 certifications through flexible learning pathways.

Sector Cooperation

Strengthen cooperation between academia, industry and public organisations to ensure education stays aligned with real-world challenges.

Inspire Foundation

Establish the EU-iNSPIRE Foundation as a long-term structure supporting advanced cyber-education and research.

Curriculum Innovation

Promote innovation in cybersecurity education, integrating AI, cyber-insurance and digital-transformation competencies into modern curricula.

Talent Pipeline

Build a sustainable talent pipeline for Europe, enhancing workforce readiness and reducing the cybersecurity skills gap.

Role of EPBS in EU-iNSPIRE

Competence Lab Expertise

EPBS brings its INSPIRE Competence Lab, providing market-oriented cybersecurity skills development and applied research capacity, with a strong focus on European SMEs.

Student Recruitment & Support

EPBS co-leads student recruitment and onboarding for the EU-INSPIRE Foundation, helping define policies and support mechanisms for diverse international learners.

Programme Delivery

EPBS contributes to the teaching and delivery of the master's programmes across multiple cohorts, supporting hybrid learning models and ensuring academic quality.

Curriculum Leadership

EPBS is the lead beneficiary for WP3, developing and accrediting the master-level programmes. This includes designing curricula, defining learning paths, and shaping the certification process.

Project Partners