The CONSOLE project, funded under the Digital Europe Programme, is paving the way for stronger cybersecurity across the European software development lifecycle. Its platform integrates advanced security analysis, endpoint protection, dashboards, and training modules to help software teams design secure applications “by default.”

To ensure the platform meets real-world needs, CONSOLE is launching External Validation Activities (EVAs), inviting SMEs across Europe to test and validate the solution in their own development environments.

Why Participate?

Selected SMEs will:

• Deploy the CONSOLE platform in live conditions.

• Assess usability, performance, and compliance with EU regulations, including CRA, NIS2, and GDPR.

• Provide structured feedback and co-create the final version of the platform.

Each chosen SME will receive a €50,000 grant (disbursed in two instalments) to carry out the validation between November 2025 and April 2026.

Key Deliverables:

• Mid-term report (January 2026)

• Final report (April 2026)

Application period: September 25 – October 31, 2025
Eligibility: Only SMEs legally established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

This is a unique opportunity to both strengthen your company’s cybersecurity and contribute to shaping a solution that will serve the wider European tech ecosystem.