My Expert Cyber Shield
The regional grant covers 50% of eligible costs, with an amount of €2,000 to €5,000 and a minimum of €4,000 excluding VAT of costs. It is aimed at SMEs with fewer than 250 employees and eligible associations located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, more than one year old and with at least two active members of staff. The application must include recognised cyber support and fully paid invoices issued in the six months before the application. Total public funding for the project may not exceed 80% of the budget.
After a cyber diagnosis, does your business need to install a firewall, secure its applications, improve access management or protect its network? The Région Sud’s Mon Bouclier Cyber Expert can fund 50% of eligible investment costs, with a grant of between €2,000 and €5,000. The aid targets solutions defined in an action plan and requires support recognised by the Region; it is not intended to pay for subscriptions or running costs.
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Who can apply
SMEs with fewer than 250 employees and associations published in the Journal officiel; organisation more than one year old with at least two active members of staff; head office or establishment in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur; tax and social security obligations up to date; not in receivership or compulsory liquidation, unless a continuation plan has been approved. The de minimis regime must be respected. Excluded: micro-enterprises within the meaning of the regime indicated by the Region, public bodies and the agricultural sector.
Eligibility conditions
The investment project must follow from an action plan and be linked to support recognised by the Region: PASSI certification, Expert Cyber label, cybersecurity diagnosis, E-DIH/Move2Digital support, MonAideCyber or expertise from the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). Invoices must be paid and less than six months old at the time of application. The aid is granted only once per SIRET establishment.
What the scheme covers
This notably covers: firewalls and intrusion prevention systems; data protection and personal rights tools; supply chain security; identity and access management; web application security analysis; cyber monitoring and vulnerability scanners; technology upgrades and system updates; protective hardware. Excluded: running costs, software or solution subscriptions, and training unrelated to getting started with the investment.
Amount and funding terms
Investment grant: 50% of eligible costs, between €2,000 and €5,000. Minimum eligible costs: €4,000 excluding VAT. Example: €8,000 of eligible costs excluding VAT correspond to theoretical aid of €4,000, subject to the rules and the review. Invoices must be fully paid and issued within the six months before the application. Combined public funding may not exceed 80% of the project budget.
How to apply
1. Carry out a recognised diagnosis or support programme and obtain an action plan. 2. Select the corresponding investments and keep the quotes, invoices and proof of payment. 3. Check the €4,000 threshold excluding VAT and the 80% public funding cap. 4. Apply on the regional portal, attaching the documents to the online file. 5. Respond to any requests for further information via the file’s secure messaging. Applications are reviewed in order of arrival.
Timeline
The official page was updated on 17 April 2026 and indicates applications throughout the year, reviewed in chronological order. Check the portal before applying and make sure the invoices are less than six months old on the date of application.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
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- Minimum amount
- €2,000
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- Funding rate
- 50%
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- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum amount?
€5,000, corresponding to 50% of eligible costs, with a minimum of €4,000 excluding VAT of costs.
Is a cyber diagnosis required?
Yes, the investment must be linked to support recognised by the Region.
Are software subscriptions eligible?
No, subscriptions and running costs are excluded.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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