UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina Announces Public call for small and medium-sized enterprises for participation in cybersecurity training and technical assistance

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has announced Public call for small and medium-sized enterprises for participation in cybersecurity training and technical assistance.

This public call is open to all SMEs from Bosnia and Herzegovina who fulfill the required criteria and have demonstrated interest to participate in the training programme and technical assistance envisaged under this Public Call.

The aim of the programme is to assist SMEs in strengthening their cyber-security resilience. This includes enhancing their understanding of cyber threats and the severe consequences of inadequate resilience, while equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills to build robust defense mechanisms. During the programme, participants will have the opportunity to work with trained local cyber security experts, conducting practical analysis of their companies' cyber security posture. By fostering cyber security awareness and providing hands-on strategies, SMEs will be better equipped to safeguard their operations and reduce potential cyber security risks.

This Public Call encompasses two lots that companies can apply to:

Lot 1: Fundamentals Cyber Security Training
Lot 2: Intermediate Cyber Security Training

Eligible SMEs for support under this Public Call are legal entities as follows:

-    Registered as a business entity - d.o.o. (proof: a copy of the registration of a company);
-    Registered on the territory of BiH (proof:  copy of latest company registration);
-    Have accrued profit in 2023 (proof: 2023 financial statement provided);
-    Have more than 9 and fewer than 250 employees on the date of the publication of this Public Call (proof: 2023 financial statement provided);
-    The company representatives are expected to be in good command of English language;
-    The Internal Tech Specialist representing the SME is expected to possess a strong technical background (proof: CV of an internal tech specialist);
-    The owner or responsible person does not hold a public office position or is employed in government

More information about the public call and application requirements can be found:

• Public call for small and medium-sized enterprises for participation in cybersecurity training and technical assistance
• Application form 
  
  The deadline for submitting applications is: June, 17th 2024
  All applications must be submitted by email to registry.ba@undp.org