Testing and Certification Capabilities

This program supports a diverse range of entities crucial for enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union. It targets key national cybersecurity bodies and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with a broad geographical scope covering all EU Member States. The overarching aim is to improve cybersecurity certification and testing capabilities, fostering a more resilient digital environment.

This funding initiative focuses on crucial aspects of cybersecurity, including the development and enhancement of testing and certification processes. It supports projects across various technological domains and aims to build robust capacities, with a particular emphasis on fostering cybersecurity resilience, especially within sectors impacted by recent crises.

This program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to bolster cybersecurity capabilities. A substantial budget is allocated to support eligible projects aimed at strengthening cybersecurity testing and certification across the EU.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements outlined in the official program documentation. These encompass admissibility criteria, financial and operational capacities, and specific legal and ethical provisions governing the grants.

The application process involves a single-stage submission, followed by a structured evaluation. Key procedural details, including submission timelines and access to essential documents, are outlined in the official call documents.

The 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' program is firmly rooted in established European Union legal frameworks, deriving its mandate from a foundational EU Regulation and operating under broader financial and cybersecurity policies.