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Strategic Analysis
This Industrial Reinforcement Action (IRA) under EDIP demands a credible scale-up of EU manufacturing capacity for critical defence-grade electronic components (semiconductors, advanced packaging, and microelectronics). Winning proposals must combine industrial ramp-up, supply chain de-risking, and robust physical/cyber protection work packages aligning with NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, and counter-UxS site defence to secure European strategic autonomy.
TRL 6 → 8
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Proposals shall implement Industrial Reinforcement Actions, in line with Regulation (EU) 2025/2643, targeting the specific defence product production capacities listed under “Objectives pursued”.
Proposals shall demonstrate the criticality of the targeted defence and associated production capacity, and justify the urgency of reinforcing availability and security of supply through the proposed industrial reinforcement activities.
Proposals shall set out an industrial reinforcement plan supported by a risk-management approach that addresses the identified risks and the measures to ensure availability and security of supply.
Activities linked to the physical and cyber protection WP may include expert threat assessment, procurement, installation and initial integration of proportionate solutions as well as efforts to connect to a national or European security system for: (i) counter-UxS site protection measures (detection/alerting and other authorised protective measures), and/or (ii) cyber protection measures of production-relevant networks and systems (including monitoring, hardening and secure access) which includes obtaining the European Union Cybersecurity Certification (EUCC) schemes for products used in the IRA activity, as well as acceptance testing and operational set-up necessary for effective deployment, in order to work towards compliance with the NIS2 Directive, where applicable, and alignment with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and IEC 62443.
Where implemented, the physical and cyber protection WP shall clearly specify the protected assets, threat assessment for the to be protected sites to support the security measures, interfaces with production continuity and KPIs, explain how these measures reduce risks that could otherwise impact the delivery of the proposal’s core industrial results (e.g., lead-time reduction, throughput/capacity increase, reserved capacity where applicable, and workforce readiness) and present efforts to link the respective site’s security system with a national and/or European security system.
tangible capacity increases in EU-based production of the targeted electronic components, with demonstrated contribution to competitiveness
improved resilience & geographical distribution of supply, reducing single points of failure
strengthened availability and security of supply for priority defence product production lines, commensurate with identified risks and exposure to the risk of materialisation of conventional military threats
measurable lead-time reductions, establishment or availability of reserved capacity where applicable, and workforce trained to operate and sustain the reinforced production lines
Where implemented, the physical and cyber protection WP is expected to deliver measurable improvements in site and production security, evidenced through threat assessment protected sites to support the security measures and KPIs (e.g., coverage of protected areas/assets, detection/alert performance, response readiness, critical vulnerabilities mitigated).
Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2 Directive)
highThe NIS2 Directive sets a high common level of cybersecurity across the European Union, expanding cybersecurity obligations to medium and large entities in critical sectors. It introduces stricter incident-reporting duties, supply-chain security measures, and supervisory frameworks.
Evaluators expect proposals dealing with key electronic components to demonstrate compliance with baseline cybersecurity risk-management measures and security-by-design principles, highlighting how the developed hardware or integrated systems protect critical digital infrastructure and supply chains against vulnerabilities.
Regulation (EU) 2019/881 (Cybersecurity Act - EUCC schemes)
highThe Cybersecurity Act establishes an EU-wide cybersecurity certification framework for ICT products, services, and processes, and reinforces the mandate of the EU Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA). The European Common Criteria-based cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCC) provides harmonised security assurance levels for ICT components and products.
Evaluators look for concrete certification pathways, demonstrating how novel electronic components, microelectronics, or embedded systems intend to align with or achieve certification under relevant EUCC assurance levels.
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509
lowRegulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 represents the recast of the EU Financial Regulation, which sets out the overarching principles and procedures governing the establishment, implementation, and control of the general budget of the European Union. It frames financial management, procurement, grants, and audit compliance for Union-funded programmes.
Evaluators expect proposals to respect core EU budgetary and sound financial management rules, ensuring appropriate cost eligibility, absence of conflicts of interest, and adherence to transparent subcontracting and financial reporting standards.
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Application form templates
Application Form (EDIP and USI)
Detailed Budget Table (EDIP LS)
Participant Info (EDIP and USI)
List of Infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources (EDIP and USI)
Procurement Strategy (EDIP and USI)
Model Grant Agreements (MGA)
EDF, ASAP, EDIRPA, EDIP and USI Lump Sum MGA
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Evaluators will prioritize immediate, quantifiable increases in European defence industrial readiness: tangible throughput/capacity ramp-up, significant lead-time reduction, and guaranteed reserved capacity under crises. They will scrutinize the industrial risk-management plan, the security of critical raw materials, and the completeness of the mandatory/recommended Physical & Cyber Protection WP (counter-UxS integration, NIS2 compliance, EUCC certifications).
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| Requirement | Covered by | Carried | Status |
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| Scope activities | |||
| SC1Proposals shall implement Industrial Reinforcement Actions, in line with Regulation (EU) 2025/2643, targeting the specific defence product production capacities listed under “Objectives pursued”. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC2Proposals shall demonstrate the criticality of the targeted defence and associated production capacity, and justify the urgency of reinforcing availability and security of supply through the proposed industrial reinforcement activities. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC3Proposals shall set out an industrial reinforcement plan supported by a risk-management approach that addresses the identified risks and the measures to ensure availability and security of supply. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC4Activities linked to the physical and cyber protection WP may include expert threat assessment, procurement, installation and initial integration of proportionate solutions as well as efforts to connect to a national or European security system for: (i) counter-UxS site protection measures (detection/alerting and other authorised protective measures), and/or (ii) cyber protection measures of production-relevant networks and systems (including monitoring, hardening and secure access) which includes obtaining the European Union Cybersecurity Certification (EUCC) schemes for products used in the IRA activity, as well as acceptance testing and operational set-up necessary for effective deployment, in order to work towards compliance with the NIS2 Directive, where applicable, and alignment with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and IEC 62443. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC5Where implemented, the physical and cyber protection WP shall clearly specify the protected assets, threat assessment for the to be protected sites to support the security measures, interfaces with production continuity and KPIs, explain how these measures reduce risks that could otherwise impact the delivery of the proposal’s core industrial results (e.g., lead-time reduction, throughput/capacity increase, reserved capacity where applicable, and workforce readiness) and present efforts to link the respective site’s security system with a national and/or European security system. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected outcomes | |||
| No expected outcomes in this call. | |||
| Other requirements | |||
| REQ1Interconnection with national or European security systemsWhere implemented, the physical and cyber protection work package must present efforts to connect and link the respective site's security system with a national and/or European security system. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ2Provisions for rapid upgrades based on battlefield lessonsProposals shall, where relevant, take into account the necessity to include provisions allowing to upgrade quickly the targeted defence product based on the evolving lessons identified from the battlefield. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| REQ3Action timeline constraints and completion deadlineActions shall not have started before 5 March 2024 and shall not have been completed before the signature of the Grant Agreement, having an indicative duration of three to five years and completing no later than 31 December 2033. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected impacts | |||
| EI1tangible capacity increases in EU-based production of the targeted electronic components, with demonstrated contribution to competitiveness | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI2improved resilience & geographical distribution of supply, reducing single points of failure | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI3strengthened availability and security of supply for priority defence product production lines, commensurate with identified risks and exposure to the risk of materialisation of conventional military threats | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI4measurable lead-time reductions, establishment or availability of reserved capacity where applicable, and workforce trained to operate and sustain the reinforced production lines | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EI5Where implemented, the physical and cyber protection WP is expected to deliver measurable improvements in site and production security, evidenced through threat assessment protected sites to support the security measures and KPIs (e.g., coverage of protected areas/assets, detection/alert performance, response readiness, critical vulnerabilities mitigated). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Underlying policies | |||
| POL1directive (eu) 2022/2555 (nis2 directive)The NIS2 Directive sets a high common level of cybersecurity across the European Union, expanding cybersecurity obligations to medium and large entities in critical sectors. It introduces stricter incident-reporting duties, supply-chain security measures, and supervisory frameworks. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL2regulation (eu) 2019/881 (cybersecurity act - eucc schemes)The Cybersecurity Act establishes an EU-wide cybersecurity certification framework for ICT products, services, and processes, and reinforces the mandate of the EU Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA). The European Common Criteria-based cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCC) provides harmonised security assurance levels for ICT components and products. | · | · | Sign up to track |
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Evaluators will heavily prioritize proposals that demonstrate immediate, quantifiable increases in European defence industrial readiness. Your proposal must explicitly detail tangible throughput scale-up, significant lead-time reductions, and guaranteed reserved capacity under crises, rather than just theoretical manufacturing improvements.
Source: evaluation_pre_award
The Physical & Cyber Protection Work Package is a critical evaluation focal point. Proposals must go beyond standard IT security by integrating counter-UxS site protection and achieving NIS2 compliance and EUCC certifications. You must include expert threat assessments, specify protected assets, and define KPIs linking security measures to production continuity.
Source: scope
The industrial reinforcement plan cannot solely focus on manufacturing lines; evaluators will explicitly scrutinize the security of critical raw materials. Your risk-management approach must demonstrate how you will de-risk the supply chain and eliminate single points of failure to ensure continuous availability.
Source: evaluation_pre_award
Because this is an EDF Lump Sum Grant, your payment milestone structure dictates your financial risk. Ensure that your work packages and deliverable moments are tied to verifiable industrial milestones, such as the operational set-up of production lines or the formal establishment of reserved surge capacity.
Source: proposal_config.is_lumpsum_budget
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