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Strategic Analysis
A winning proposal must operationalize the transition from reactive horizon scanning to an anticipatory, systematic foresight system tailored directly to EFSA's plant health mandate. It must anchor technical surveillance (leveraging Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources - EIOS) directly into actionable phytosanitary crisis preparedness while embedding plant health firmly within the broader EU One Health policy architecture.
Support the evolution of the EFSA horizon scanning mandate on plant pests towards more advanced, foresight-oriented approaches.
Develop and implement methods and tools to enhance EU crisis preparedness and inform plant health policy decisions.
Strengthen the integration of plant health within the One Health framework.
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Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
highKnown as the General Food Law Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 lays down the general principles and requirements of food law and established the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It provides an overarching framework for risk analysis, scientific advice, and emergency measures to ensure a high level of protection of human health and consumers' interests, as well as plant and animal health where applicable.
Evaluators expect proposals to align with EFSA's operational principles and risk assessment methodology. The proposal should demonstrate how foresight outputs and scientific data will support regulatory decision-making, crisis preparedness, and transparent risk communication within the established EU food and feed safety architecture.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2230/2004
highCommission Regulation (EC) No 2230/2004 lays down detailed rules for the cooperation between the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and competent scientific organisations operating in Member States (Article 36 network). It sets criteria for the inclusion of designated institutes in a network capable of assisting EFSA with scientific data collection, preparatory work, and technical assistance.
Evaluators will look for proven engagement or eligibility within the Article 36 network, ensuring that the consortium leverages recognized national competent bodies. Proposals should clearly demonstrate how technical and scientific cooperation with EFSA will be executed efficiently to enhance plant health crisis preparedness.
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
lowThis regulation governs the financial management of EU funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is relevant for proposals involving large-scale piloting and validation of AI systems in healthcare.
Evaluators will look for clear financial planning, cost-efficiency analysis, and compliance with EU financial rules, particularly in demonstrating the economic viability and sustainability of the proposed AI solutions.
Specific requirements
Designated competent organisations required
To be eligible, applicants must be on the list of competent organisations designated by the Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004.
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1. Eligibility criteria: as described in section 2.2 of the call for proposals document
2. Eligibility criteria: as described in section 2.2 of the call for proposals document. o be eligible, applicants must be on the list of competent organisations designated by the Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004. This list is regularly updated by EFSA Management Board and is available for consultation using this link https://efsa.my.site.com/competentorganisations/s/competentorganisation/CompetentOrganisation__c/00B1v000009LqfIEAS
3. Other eligibility conditions as described in section 2.2 of the call for proposals document
4. Financial and operational capacity: as described in section 2.4 of the call for proposals document
5a. Evaluation and Award criteria: as described in sections 2 and 2.5 of the call for proposals document. Submission modalities: as described in section 3 of the call for proposals document
5a. Evaluation and Award criteria: as described in sections 2 and 2.5 of the call for proposals document. Submission modalities: as described in section 3 of the call for proposals document
5c. described in section 'Indicative procedure timetable' page 2 of the call for proposals document
6. as described in section 1.5 of the call for proposals document and in the Draft Grant agreement
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 proposals offering robust, validated methodologies for emerging pest threat prioritization, clear integration pathways with EFSA/EC operational workflows, and proven capability to engage Member State Article 36 organizations. Demonstrating interoperability with WHO and JRC surveillance infrastructures and practical crisis scenario stress-testing will score highest.
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| Requirement | Covered by | Carried | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope activities | |||
| SC1Support the evolution of the EFSA horizon scanning mandate on plant pests towards more advanced, foresight-oriented approaches. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC2Develop and implement methods and tools to enhance EU crisis preparedness and inform plant health policy decisions. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC3Strengthen the integration of plant health within the One Health framework. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected outcomes | |||
| No expected outcomes in this call. | |||
| Other requirements | |||
| REQ1Interoperability with WHO and JRC surveillance infrastructures and EIOSHorizon scanning activities are anchored in the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system with technical support from WHO and the Joint Research Centre (JRC). | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected impacts | |||
| No expected impacts in this call. | |||
| Underlying policies | |||
| POL1regulation (ec) no 178/2002Known as the General Food Law Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 lays down the general principles and requirements of food law and established the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It provides an overarching framework for risk analysis, scientific advice, and emergency measures to ensure a high level of protection of human health and consumers' interests, as well as plant and animal health where applicable. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL2commission regulation (ec) no 2230/2004Commission Regulation (EC) No 2230/2004 lays down detailed rules for the cooperation between the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and competent scientific organisations operating in Member States (Article 36 network). It sets criteria for the inclusion of designated institutes in a network capable of assisting EFSA with scientific data collection, preparatory work, and technical assistance. | · | · | Sign up to track |
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Designated competent organisations required
To be eligible, applicants must be on the list of competent organisations designated by the Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004.
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Proposals will be rejected at the eligibility check if applicants are not explicitly listed as competent organisations designated by Member States under Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002. Consortia must verify their inclusion on the official EFSA Management Board list before initiating proposal development.
Source: Eligibility rules
To achieve maximum scores, proposals must move beyond theoretical frameworks and demonstrate concrete interoperability with WHO and JRC surveillance infrastructures. Evaluators will specifically reward proposals that include practical crisis scenario stress-testing to validate their foresight methodologies.
Source: Evaluation criteria (pre-award)
A winning proposal must operationalize the transition from current reactive EIOS horizon scanning to an anticipatory, scenario-driven foresight system. The methodology must explicitly anchor plant health surveillance within the broader EU One Health policy architecture, bridging historical silos between plant, environmental, and public health monitoring.
Source: Overview
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