Testing and Certification Capabilities

Overview

Supports capacity building for cyber resilience in ICT products and services to help organizations comply with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Targets manufacturers, importers, certification bodies, and SMEs seeking tools, training, and standardization efforts.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include SMEs, certification and assessment bodies, standardization organizations, public administrations, and consortia involving these entities. Focus is on entities operating in the ICT sector or supporting CRA compliance.

Funding Details

Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rates, or co-funding requirements are not specified.

What Is Funded

1. Support tools and documentation: Development of self-assessment tools, templates for technical documentation, declarations of conformity, methodological guides, checklists, and consulting services for CRA compliance. 2. SME preparedness and awareness: Training activities (workshops, e-learning, webinars), pilot implementation of CRA requirements (e.g., internal audits, documentation preparation), and personnel/process alignment with CRA. 3. Cooperation and standardization: Initiatives for knowledge sharing, harmonization of CRA approaches, joint projects, working groups, participation in standardization activities, and creation of community platforms or open databases of best practices.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No specific Technology Readiness Level (TRL) or maturity requirements are mentioned.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-02-01
• Deadline: 2026-04-01

Application Process (High-Level)

Details on the application process (e.g., single-stage, multi-stage, or portal) are not specified.

Post-Award Obligations

No post-award or reporting obligations are explicitly stated.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Not specified (assumed to align with EU participation).
• Application language: English.

Notes

Projects must demonstrate clear alignment with the call’s objectives and potential for practical application of results. Focus is on reducing barriers for SMEs and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in CRA compliance.