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CyberShield for SMEs: Strengthening Digital Resilience through Chambers of Commerce

2026-1-EL01-KA122-VET-0004426782026Short-term projects for mobility of learners and staff in vocational education and training ongoing
Countries: EL · Grant: €22,755
Digital skills and competencesDigital safetyEnterprise, industry, SMEs and entrepreneurship

Objectives

The project aims to improve staff competences in digital safety guidance, observe European models of SME support, develop tools for cyber‑risk awareness, and strengthen the Chamber’s capacity to manage mobility projects in line with Erasmus+ quality standards. Staff will increase their ability to advise SMEs in an environment where most Greek SMEs show very low digital intensity, and only about 52.4% of the Greek population has basic digital skills, highlighting the urgent need for guidance.

Background

The Chamber of Kilkis aims to strengthen its capacity to support local SMEs in addressing rapidly increasing cybersecurity challenges. In the region, a high proportion of micro‑enterprises operate digitally, with online sales, cloud tools and e‑payments, but lack awareness of basic cyber risks, secure digital practices, and prevention measures. The Chamber seeks structured European learning experiences to modernise its advisory services and provide more effective adult learning support to SMEs

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