Tallinn Mechanism Officially Launches Platform to Strengthen Cooperation with the Private Sector
The Tallinn Mechanism (TM), an international initiative strengthening Ukraine’s civilian cyber capacity, has officially launched its online public platform.
The Tallinn Mechanism Platform is designed as a trusted source of information about the Mechanism. It provides clear and up-to-date information about TM activities, shares success stories, and offers practical content focused on cooperation opportunities, particularly for the private sector.
The main goal of the Platform is to create a web resource that helps potential partners and wider audience better understand the Tallinn Mechanism and engage with its activities. In particular, on the Platform business can explore current tenders, procurements, and cooperation opportunities related to projects implemented under the Tallinn Mechanism. The platform also serves as a point of contact for interested stakeholders.
The Platform was developed by the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO) team with financial support from the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV). The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine initiated the development of the resource.
"In today's environment, cyber resilience is impossible without the active participation of the private sector. The launch of the Tallinn Mechanism platform creates additional opportunities to involve business and international expertise in projects that strengthen Ukraine's civil cyber capabilities and promotes the development of international public-private partnerships," said Valery Churkin, coordinator for digitalization, AI, and cybersecurity at the Office of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
By registering on the Platform, cybersecurity companies from around the world can access a range of benefits, including:
- Increased visibility among donors and partners within the Tallinn Mechanism
- Early access to relevant cybersecurity opportunities and updates
- Participation in a trusted and verified ecosystem strengthening Ukraine’s cyber resilience
- Opportunities to identify potential partners and collaborate on joint bids and consortia for Tallinn Mechanism tenders
The launch of the platform is expected to strengthen cooperation with the private sector, support business networking in the cybersecurity field, and foster international public-private partnerships. These goals align with the key Lines of Effort (LoE) of the Tallinn Mechanism, introduced at the launch of the initiative. In practice, this means closer collaboration between the public and private sectors and a focus on the long-term sustainability of Ukraine’s civil cybersecurity capacity.
“The Tallinn Mechanism is about delivering a real deterrence to the aggressor in cyberspace. Cooperation with the private sector allows us to tap into the world’s best expertise and scale digital solutions much faster,” said Vitaly Balashov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for Cybersecurity and Cloud Technologies.
“We are grateful to our Estonian partners for their steadfast support for Ukraine, their active participation in the Tallinn Mechanism, and their contribution to strengthening the initiative’s capacities. The launch of the online platform will broaden the set of tools available for building cooperation within the TM and, we are confident, will help deepen practical engagement in the public-private partnership format aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s cyber resilience and strengthening civilian cyber defence,” said Anton Demokhin, Deputy Foreign Minister, Chief Digital Transformation Officer.
Launched in 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism helps strengthen Ukraine’s civilian cyber defense and resilience through coordinated international support. It includes 14 countries. The EU, NATO, and the World Bank participate as official observers.
The Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO), based in Kyiv, coordinates the implementation of activities and supports collaboration between Ukrainian institutions and international partners. The establishment of TMPO was initiated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The office will work closely with Ukrainian TM partners, in particular, the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCSCC) at the NSDC of Ukraine.