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

Expected: July 2025 (call opening/closing)

Amount and duration vary by call; consult program page for details.

Central EU platform for managing digital data exchange and the administration of research and innovation funding opportunities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the call is officially published.

--- ## Description The Single Electronic Data Interchange Area (SEDIA), managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, is the European Commission’s central platform for the electronic management and exchange of data related to EU-funded projects. SEDIA streamlines the administration of funding opportunities, tenders, and project outcomes, supporting efficient communication between the European Commission, applicants, beneficiaries, and stakeholders across EU research and innovation programs. This opportunity relates to calls for collaborative research and innovation projects, particularly in the digital, defense, and naval sectors. --- ## Due Dates - The next anticipated call is expected to open and close in July 2025. - All dates are projections based on the annual cycle; check the [program page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EDF-2025-DA-NAVAL-DSNCC-STEP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) for updates. - *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts and project durations vary by specific call and topic. - Refer to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for detailed budgets when the call is published. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is typically open to legal entities (universities, research centers, SMEs, large enterprises) established in EU Member States and, in some cases, associated countries. - Specific eligibility criteria, including consortium requirements, will be detailed in the official call documents. - Projects usually require multi-partner, cross-border collaboration. --- ## Application Process - Monitor the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EDF-2025-DA-NAVAL-DSNCC-STEP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) for the official launch of the call and application instructions. - Register your organization in the Participant Register if not already done. - Prepare and submit a proposal electronically via the portal, following the guidance and templates provided. - Proposals are evaluated on excellence, impact, and implementation. --- ## Additional Information - SEDIA also provides access to guidance documents, partner search tools, and helpdesks. - The platform supports a broad range of EU research and innovation programs, not limited to the defense/naval sector. - Applicants are encouraged to review past funded projects and FAQs on the portal for best practices. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EDF-2025-DA-NAVAL-DSNCC-STEP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Overview of all EU funding opportunities](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) - [Participant Register](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register) - [Guidance & Manuals](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Helpdesk | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Digital Ship and Naval Combat Cloud

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