EU-INSPIRE aims to revolutionize the landscape of higher education within the cybersecurity domain by cultivating new group of specialists, equipped with master-level expertise across the political, organizational, and technological dimensions of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber insurance.

Its goal is to shape an advanced educational ecosystem that not only fosters the development of specialized skills but also supports the continuous upskilling and reskilling of professionals in response to evolving industry demands and challenges. EU-INSPIRE mission is to respond to the need for addressing the multifaceted educational and vocational training needs critical to support the future EU Cyber Resilience ecosystem through an innovative three-fold approach:

i) nurturing ICT personnel adept in leveraging AI-driven cybersecurity technologies to enhance the resilience of processes, systems, and digital infrastructures;

ii), cultivating cyber insurance specialists who possess a deep understanding of how cybersecurity and AI converge to protect cyber insurance policies, alongside expertise in deploying mechanisms for the assessment of cyber risks and threats; and

iii), empowering domain experts with sector-specific insights into digital transformation, who are proficient in applying cutting-edge AI solutions to cybersecurity conformity assessments.

EU-INSPIRE is set to implement strategic mechanisms aimed at engaging a diverse array of industrial and research driven communities ensuring the sustainability of the ecosystem beyond the end of the project through the development of a financially viable and cost-effective roadmap for establishing the EU-INSPIRE academy. This institution is envisioned to serve as a cornerstone of the next-generation EU Cybersecurity Foundation, fostering synergies and integration with existing EU commitments aimed at mitigating the cybersecurity skills gap.