Article 9 1.

Following a call for expressions of interest for Member States intending to participate in the European Cybersecurity Alert System, the ECCC shall select Member States to take part with the ECCC in the joint procurement of tools, infrastructure or services in order to set up, or enhance the capabilities of, National Cyber Hubs designated or established pursuant to Article 4(1). The ECCC may award to the selected Member States grants to fund the operation of such tools, infrastructure or services. The Union financial contribution shall cover up to 50 % of the acquisition costs of the tools, infrastructure or services and up to 50 % of the operational costs. The selected Member States shall cover the remaining costs. Before launching the procedure for the acquisition of tools, infrastructure or services, the ECCC and the selected Member States shall conclude a hosting and usage agreement regulating the usage of the tools, infrastructure or services.