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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to support organizations in acquiring accreditation for the EUCC (European Union Cybersecurity Certification) scheme. The core objective is to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities by increasing the number of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations seeking to become or operate as Conformity Assessment Bodies. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Cybersecurity Certification). - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Organizations must be registered in Slovakia, or EU entities willing to establish a registered branch in Slovakia. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on EUCC accreditation, Slovak registration (or plan for it), and required financial statements. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a current competitive call with a defined budget and duration until May 31, 2026, part of broader 'Testing and Certification Capabilities' initiatives.

Financial Structure

Total budget for this call: EUR 140,000.
Grant amount per successful applicant: EUR 20,000.
Eligible costs: Costs directly incurred to obtain accreditation for the Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the EUCC scheme.
Ineligible costs: Costs related to maintaining the accreditation are excluded.
Minimum estimated costs (excluding VAT) that the grant is intended to help cover:
- Initial accreditation fees paid to the accreditation body: Must exceed EUR 8,000.
- Cost of relevant training (on EUCC, Commission Implementing Regulation 2024/482, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 27001) for at least one staff member: Must exceed EUR 6,000.
- Cost of producing relevant documentation and procedural documents: Must exceed EUR 6,000.
Financial guarantees required: Not specified, but eligibility requires submission of approved financial statements.
Payment schedule: Grant is provided upon successful application and agreement signing, covering the specified amount.

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type

Legal persons pursuant to Section 2(2)(a) of the Commercial Code (companies).
Non-profit organizations pursuant to Section 2 of Act No 213/1997 Coll. on non-profit organizations providing generally beneficial services.
Civic associations pursuant to Section 2 of Act No 83/1990 Coll. on the association of citizens.
Interest associations of legal persons pursuant to § 20f - § 20j of Act No. 40/1964 Coll. as amended - Civil Code.
Legal entities registered in an EU Member State (excluding public sector organizations) are eligible, provided that by the date of signing the grant contract, they prove they have an organizational unit registered in the Commercial Register of the Slovak Republic.
Not eligible: Public sector organizations.

Geographic Location

Must be registered in the territory of the Slovak Republic on the date of application submission.
For EU entities outside Slovakia, an organizational unit must be registered in the Slovak Commercial Register by the grant contract signing date.

Financial Requirements

Must have approved financial statements for a completed accounting period of at least 12 months, immediately preceding the accounting period in which the application is submitted.
If the immediately preceding accounting period is less than 12 months, then approved financial statements for the period immediately preceding that one are required.

Project Specific Requirements

The project must exclusively focus on activities for obtaining accreditation for the EUCC certification scheme.
The applicant must submit a project plan demonstrating their intent to become a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065 or ISO/IEC 17025.

Application Process

Application Deadlines and Submission

Application deadline: 2025-09-30 18:00:00 UTC.
Application form: Must use the specific form provided as Annex 1, available on the Authority's website (ncca.nbu.gov.sk).
Saving format: The application form must be saved as 'Grant_Application_Company_Name'.
For applicants registered in the Slovak Republic: The completed form must be signed by the statutory body using a qualified electronic signature (or qualified electronic signature with a mandate certificate/seal). It must be submitted electronically as an attachment to an electronic submission via the Authority's electronic mailbox established within the Central Portal of Public Administration (www.slovensko.sk) using the 'General Agenda' service.
For applicants registered within an EU Member State (outside Slovakia): The completed form must be signed by the statutory body. The signature can be either a written form (requiring printed and signed project application form delivery in person, by post, or courier) OR an electronic form (qualified electronic signature in accordance with EU legislation, verifiable) sent via email.
Incomplete or improperly submitted applications will not be considered.
Detailed delivery methods are set out in Annex 2 of the call for proposals.

Required Documentation and Materials

Completed and signed application form (Annex 1).
Project plan for becoming a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), detailing objectives, planned implementation, and contribution to cybersecurity (as per Annex 2, Part C.1.a)).
Approved financial statements as per the eligibility criteria.

Grant Duration and Reporting

Grant duration for projects: Until 31. May 2026.
Reporting obligations: Not explicitly detailed but are typically required as part of the grant agreement.

Evaluation Criteria

Project Quality and Contribution

The project plan will be assessed based on its objectives, planned implementation, and anticipated contribution to cybersecurity. Specific aspects are detailed in Annex 2, Part C.1.a) of the call documents.

Selection and Ranking

Applications are assessed using 'Criteria for the selection of projects', detailed in Annex 4 of the call.
A descending ranking of applicants is created based on points obtained from these criteria.
Grants are awarded to applicants in this ranking order, starting from the highest score, until the available funds for the call are fully allocated.
Applications for which the grant cannot be fully covered due to insufficient funds will not receive a draft grant agreement.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Projects must ensure compliance with the EUCC certification scheme requirements.
Projects must align with Commission Implementing Regulation 2024/482.
The Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) must demonstrate capability to meet ISO/IEC 17065 or ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Training related to ISO 27001 is a specified eligible cost, indicating relevance to project scope.

Project Scope Limitations

Funding is exclusively for activities related to obtaining initial accreditation for the EUCC certification scheme; costs for maintaining accreditation are not covered.

Legal Registration Requirement

Non-Slovak EU entities must establish and register an organizational unit in the Slovak Commercial Register by the grant contract signing date to be eligible for funding.

Risk and Sustainability

While not explicitly stated, the requirement for a project plan and financial statements implies an expectation of a well-managed project with a clear path to accreditation.

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