Equipment for smart European cable systems - Works

Upgrade of existing submarine fibre cable systems with smart technologies (e.g., sensors, monitoring units, probing techniques)

Deployment of specialized monitoring applications for safeguarding critical infrastructure

Activities for data collection (environmental, seismic, civil protection purposes)

Integration of complementary cable routes to improve redundancy and EU connectivity

Studies necessary for implementation (pre-project permits, preparatory work, etc.), executed in separate work packages

Geostrategic importance of the proposed action for EU interests and security

Level of enhancement to security, resilience, and overall performance of cable infrastructure

Innovative use and integration of complementary routes and technologies

Cost-efficiency and synergy between involved actors

Contribution to environmental and civil protection through data collection and sharing

Not specified; please refer to official call documents for exclusions.

Reporting requirements, including the documentation of achieved milestones and impact indicators, are described in the model grant agreement and call documents.

Submission of Application Form (Parts A and B), detailed budget table, Gantt chart, letter of support/MS agreement, ownership control declaration, and security compliance declaration are required.

Additional documents may include demonstration of control and ownership eligibility (see guidance on EU calls) and any preparatory studies necessary for project start.

Proposal in accordance with Application Form guidelines

Evidence of capacity (financial and operational)

Letters of support where applicable

Declaration of ownership and security compliance