FAQ

The Tallinn Mechanism is an international initiative launched in 2023 to coordinate and systematize cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine. It brings together member states, international organizations, and Ukrainian institutions to strengthen Ukraine’s cybersecurity, develop cyber expertise, and build long-term institutional capacity. This collaboration helps donors provide more targeted and efficient support to Tallinn Mechanism recipients - Ukraine’s central and local authorities, as well as state-owned critical infrastructure operators. Visit ourAbout page to get full information.

The Tallinn Mechanism aims to coordinate international efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s civilian cybersecurity capacity and resilience through a structured, long-term framework. Its objectives are organized across three complementary Lines of Effort:

• Support (Short-Term): Provide immediate assistance to address urgent cybersecurity needs, stabilize and strengthen existing infrastructure, and build capacity for rapid incident response.
• Build (Medium-Term): Develop and implement sustainable cybersecurity solutions, enhance workforce expertise, and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.
• Sustain (Long-Term): Ensure the long-term sustainability of Ukraine’s cybersecurity capabilities, promote innovation and research, and integrate cybersecurity into the broader national security strategy.

The Platform is your main entry point to join and stay involved in the Tallinn Mechanism ecosystem.

• Register your company using a corporate email to be included in the verified Company List - visible to donors and partners within the TM framework.
• Keep your profile up to date with your expertise, completed projects, and services so partners can easily assess your civil-cyber capabilities.
• Stay informed about new opportunities. Registered companies receive notifications about relevant tenders, events, and open calls connected to the Tallinn Mechanism.
• Use the upcoming “How to Engage” guidance for step-by-step participation in TM activities - including tenders, consultations, and collaborative initiatives.

The Tallinn Mechanism focuses exclusively on civilian cybersecurity and public-private cooperation related to civil infrastructure and services. However, we recognise that all partners ultimately contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s overall cyber resilience. We maintain close coordination with the relevant Ukrainian authorities and defence-related ecosystem partners, so if your organisation believes it can provide meaningful support, please contact us at info@tmpo.com.ua - we will help direct your proposal through the appropriate channels.

The verification process is carried out by the TMPO team in close coordination with donors and relevant Ukrainian authorities to ensure that all registered companies meet the integrity standards of the Platform. This includes confirming the accuracy of submitted information and verifying the absence of compromising affiliations, sanctions-related exposure, or other integrity risks. The verification process typically takes not less than 15 business days. What to expect:

• Corporate email only. Personal mailboxes (e.g., Gmail) aren’t accepted.
• Company validation. We review the submitted profile for completeness, clarity, and focus on civilian cybersecurity (name, website, country, capabilities).
• Integrity and compliance checks. Where relevant, information may be reviewed against open sanctions lists and public registries.
• Manual approval. If clarification is needed, the TMPO team may contact you before confirming your registration.

For security reasons, detailed information about specific recipient needs and projects is not publicly available, as it may contain sensitive or operational data. Tenders List already reflects donor-endorsed opportunities originating from the TM Catalog - these are verified, civilian-focused projects approved for publication within the Tallinn Mechanism framework. To learn more about how the Catalog functions and how projects are selected, please visit the Projects page.

Short answer: We share TM-related opportunities for information purposes. The Platform does not register companies for tenders, fill forms, or influence donor procurement - but it helps you stay informed and better prepared. What we do:

• Highlight donor-endorsed and TM-aligned opportunities in one place, so you don’t have to monitor multiple sources.
• Direct you to official tender pages, where you can follow the donor’s procedures.
• Share insights through Success Stories & Lessons Learned - with practical examples that can help you prepare stronger applications.

• We do not participate in donor procurement procedures or modify their rules, templates, or timelines.
• We cannot influence or guarantee selection outcomes, as all procurement decisions remain fully with donors and implementing partners.

There are no preferences or advantages of any kind - donors and implementing partners manage procurement independently, following their own rules and eligibility criteria. The Platform does not take part in these processes but helps companies build visibility, readiness, and competitiveness within the international cybersecurity community.