Testing and Certification Capabilities

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' funding program, part of the Digital Europe Programme, aimed to significantly enhance cybersecurity and interoperability testing across the EU. Its core purpose was to strengthen national certification bodies and support SMEs in improving their cybersecurity posture, setting it apart as a key initiative for digital trust and resilience.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and geographical areas eligible for funding under the 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' program, along with its core objectives. The program targeted a range of public and private sector organizations across EU Member States, with a strategic focus on bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on cybersecurity, testing, and certification, and highlights how funding supports different developmental stages, with a particular emphasis on sectors impacted by crises.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the financial characteristics of the 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' program, including the type of financial support offered and the allocated budget. The program primarily provides grants to facilitate the enhancement of cybersecurity infrastructure and capacities.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the crucial conditions and requirements that applicants must adhere to when seeking funding through the 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' program. It covers various stipulations from application terms to budgetary considerations and consortium rules.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process for the 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' program, detailing how proposals are submitted, evaluated, and awarded. It outlines the key procedural steps and criteria that govern the selection of projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and guiding policies that establish and govern the 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' funding program. These documents provide the regulatory framework for its operation and financial management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 € (for 2022)

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Capacity Building, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

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

Additional Partners:

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

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