{
  "id": 3763795,
  "title": "Got a bold cybersecurity idea? Surfshark's €100K advocacy fund could back it up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/got-a-bold-cybersecurity-idea-surfsharks-100k-advocacy-fund-could",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:28:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/got-a-bold-cybersecurity-idea-surfsharks-eur100k-advocacy-fund-could-back-it-up"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Surfshark, a reputable VPN service provider, is unveiling a Cybersecurity Advocacy Fund with a potential annual budget of €100,000. This program aims to support innovative cybersecurity initiatives developed by university students, researchers, and faculty members worldwide. The fund's primary objective is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications, fostering collaboration between Surfshark's in-house experts and external innovators. The initial submission window is scheduled to open in September 2026, focusing on anti-scam awareness as a priority area. Surfshark's Head of Product, Gabriele Sinkeviciute, emphasizes that the fund is an investment in external expertise rather than a replacement for the company's own product development. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a university or affiliated with an officially recognized group, and submissions must be submitted in English. The fund prioritizes three types of projects: creative advocacy, academic research, and technological ideas. Selected projects will receive support in the form of funding, technical guidance, and industry insight, with the €100,000 annual budget allocated across multiple initiatives.",
  "summary": "Surfshark's new Cybersecurity Advocacy Fund offers up to €100,000 a year to students, researchers, and university groups. Here's who is eligible and how to apply.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}