Cyberagentur and FFG Enhance Cross-Border Cybersecurity Collaboration

• •Cyberagentur and FFG signed a MoU for enhanced cybersecurity collaboration.
• •The agreement focuses on cross-border research and innovation in cybersecurity.
• •The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty.

The Cyberagentur and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Vienna on September 12, 2026, to strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and key technologies. This agreement aims to enhance the exchange of information regarding technological developments and research funding, with a focus on identifying disruptive and security-relevant research earlier. Bettina Bubnys, Commercial Managing Director of the Cyberagentur, emphasized that cybersecurity and technological sovereignty transcend national borders. The collaboration seeks to link the research and innovation ecosystems of Germany and Austria more systematically, thereby bolstering Europe's strategic technological capabilities. The signing occurred during the FFG Forum 2026, which addresses current cybersecurity threats and the importance of international cooperation for digital resilience. The FFG serves as Austria's national agency for industry-oriented research and development, supporting various research initiatives.