The Strategic Security Market Program, in which Holland High Tech and the Top Sector ICT work together, is funding four new public-private partnerships. With a total contribution of 1.2 million euros from TKI ICT, innovative projects are supported in the field of digital key technologies, with a focus on AI/Data and Cybersecurity Technologies.
About the program and the projects
The Strategic Security Market Program was initiated by Holland High Tech and mobilizes top sectors around security challenges for Defense and society. Within the program, public-private projects are enabled that address urgent challenges in the security domains, such as cybersecurity, digital resilience, and the use of AI for risk management.
The funded projects are relevant not only for defense and security but also for sectors such as energy, maritime, and public safety. Below is an overview and short description of the projects. A more detailed explanation can be found on the website of the Top Sector ICT.
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The funded projects in brief
INSYST (Inherent cybersecurity through system thinking)
Led by TNO, with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, University of Twente, and RH Marine Netherlands, INSYST develops solutions for automated software testing and context-aware vulnerability management. The approach is based on systems thinking and ‘shift-left’ principles. The goal is to design systems that are inherently cybersecure and resilient against evolving threats.
CyGENT (Cyber Governance and AI-Driven Threat Management)
The University of Twente and Disem Institute address the threat of AI-driven malware that adapts in real time. With large-scale dataset sharing and predictive models, managers are supported in risk management and decision-making.
CyDES (Cybersecurity Decentralized Energy Systems)
Fontys University of Applied Sciences works with SME partners Power to Power and Fluidwell on a toolkit with practical tools, security protocols, and a reference architecture. Attention is also given to the role of digital twins in strengthening the security of decentralized systems.
INVISE (Integrated Visualisation and Semantics for Next-Gen Digital Twins)
The Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV) and uCrowds, together with the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, are developing algorithms that integrate 2D and 3D data into digital twins. This supports realistic simulations of crowds for applications in crisis management, events, evacuations, and military security.
