[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 30, 2025

€20,000 per project (single payment, post-accreditation) | Total call budget: €140,000 (excl. VAT)

Supports legal entities aiming to become accredited conformity assessment bodies (CABs) for the EUCC cybersecurity certification scheme in Slovakia.

Funding is awarded only after successful accreditation; VAT is not eligible.

--- ## Description This grant, funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to strengthen cybersecurity certification and testing capacity in Slovakia by supporting organizations seeking accreditation as Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) under the EUCC certification scheme and Commission Implementing Regulation 2024/482. The grant is intended for projects that enable legal entities to achieve accreditation confirming their competence to conduct conformity assessment activities in line with ISO/IEC 17065 or ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Applicants must submit a project plan outlining their strategy, objectives, and expected impact on cybersecurity. Funding is provided as a one-time payment, disbursed only after the applicant has obtained formal accreditation. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: September 30, 2025 (18:00 Brussels time) - Applications may be submitted at any time from the call opening (July 18, 2025) until the closure date. --- ## Funding Amount - Single payment of €20,000 per successful project (excluding VAT). - Total available budget for the call: €140,000 (excluding VAT). - Payment is made only upon submission of accreditation decision and certificate (no later than May 2026). - Eligible costs must relate directly to obtaining accreditation (e.g., accreditation fees, required training, documentation preparation). --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must be: - **Legal entities registered in the Slovak Republic**, including: - Companies under the Commercial Code (§ 2(2)(a)) - Non-profit organizations (Act No. 213/1997 Coll.) - Civic associations (Act No. 83/1990 Coll.) - Interest associations of legal persons (§ 20f–20j, Civil Code) - Must be registered in Slovakia at the time of application and have approved financial statements for the previous accounting period (minimum 12 months). - **Legal entities registered in another EU Member State** (excluding public sector organizations): - Must have an organizational unit entered in the Slovak Commercial Register by the contract signing date. - Must have been established at least one year before submitting the application. - Applicants must aim to become a CAB under the EUCC scheme (certification body per ISO/IEC 17065 or ITSEF per ISO/IEC 17025). - Each legal entity may submit only one application per area (certification body or IT security evaluation facility). --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the official application form (Annex 1) from the [NCCA website](https://ncca.nbu.gov.sk/). - For Slovak-registered applicants: Submit the electronically signed application via the Slovak public administration portal ([www.slovensko.sk](https://www.slovensko.sk)) using the "General Agenda" service. - For EU-registered (non-Slovak) applicants: Submit the application either: - In hard copy (signed and delivered by post/courier/in person), or - Electronically with a verifiable qualified electronic signature, sent by email. - Applications must be received in the correct format to be considered. - The project plan must clearly describe how the applicant will achieve accreditation and contribute to cybersecurity capacity. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is paid only after the applicant submits proof of accreditation (decision and certificate) and must be completed by May 2026. - VAT is not an eligible cost. - Main eligible project costs: accreditation fees (>€8,000), relevant training (>€6,000), and preparation of documentation (>€6,000). - Selection is based on project relevance, maturity, and impact; minimum total score of 10/15 across these criteria is required. - Only the latest application per area is considered if multiple are submitted by the same entity. - Financial controls may be conducted on beneficiaries to verify compliance and prevent double funding. --- ## External Links - [Official Call Page (EN)](https://ncca.nbu.gov.sk/call-for-applications-for-a-grant-to-support-the-acquisition-of-accreditation-for-the-eucc-certification-scheme-in-the-framework-of-financial-support-to-third-parties/?csrt=9687238049453329184#annexes-to-the-notice) - [Official Call Page (SK)](https://ncca.nbu.gov.sk/vyzva-na-predkladanie-ziadosti-onenavratny-financny-prispevok-nfp-na-podporu-ziskania-akreditacie-na-schemu-certifikacie-podla-eucc-vramci-financnej-podpory-tretim-stranam/?csrt=9687238049453329184) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11382?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [NCCA Home](https://ncca.nbu.gov.sk/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | National Security Authority (Národný bezpečnostný úrad) | Budatínska 30, 851 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
Phone: +421 2 6869 1111
Website: [https://www.nbu.gov.sk/](https://www.nbu.gov.sk/)
Email: [podatelna@nbu.gov.sk](mailto:podatelna@nbu.gov.sk) | For general information about the funder: - [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en)

Call for applications for a grant to support the acquisition of accreditation for the EUCC certification scheme in the framework of financial support to third parties

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