Testing and Certification Capabilities

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This EU funding program, "Testing and Certification Capabilities," aims to significantly enhance cybersecurity and interoperability testing across all Member States, aligning with the Cybersecurity Act objectives. It provides financial support to strengthen national cybersecurity certification, improve testing infrastructures, and empower SMEs to bolster their cybersecurity defenses.

Who is Funded for Cybersecurity Testing & Certification?

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding, including the types of entities and individuals that can apply, the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the overarching objectives that the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded under Testing & Certification Capabilities?

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under this program. It specifies the industries and challenges the program aims to address, along with information on what costs are covered and the typical maturity level of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Cybersecurity Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the program, including the type of funding provided, the allocated amounts, and information regarding project duration.

Conditions and Requirements for Cybersecurity Grants

This section details the essential rules and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, budget stipulations, and other key provisions that govern participation in the program.

Cybersecurity Funding Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of applying for the "Testing and Certification Capabilities" program, detailing the submission process, evaluation methods, and how funding decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the official documents and regulatory frameworks that establish and govern the "Testing and Certification Capabilities" funding program, ensuring its legal basis and operational structure.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

15.02.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

2027-12-31

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Eligible countries as specified in the call document, including but not limited to Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Albania, and Ukraine.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Capacity Building, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission, Directorate-General for Communication, Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT)

Managed By:

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

Additional Partners:

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

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