Ardem’s Contribution to SSRI Calls

For SSRI-01 (NCPs in security and cybersecurity): Ardem supports coordination activities by providing digital platforms and knowledge-sharing tools for enhanced collaboration among National Contact Points, and contributes to stakeholder mapping, brokerage events, and training services to foster safe, secure and resilient societies.

For SSRI-02 (Uptake Acceleration Services): Ardem brings its expertise in market engagement and co-creation processes to develop acceleration pathways and business validation support for civil security solutions.

For SSRI-03 & SSRI-06 (Pre-Commercial Procurement – PCP): Ardem contributes to the design and execution of demand-led innovation processes, helping public buyers formulate needs, translate them into technical challenges, and manage early-stage supplier engagement. Ardem also facilitates monitoring and evaluation of PCP pilots.

For SSRI-04 (SME Innovation Uptake): As an SME-oriented partner, Ardem directly supports the technical development, testing, and go-to-market strategies for security-focused innovations, particularly in areas like digital forensics, secure platforms, and early warning systems.

For SSRI-05 (Data Repository): Ardem offers its capabilities in secure data architecture, metadata design, and FAIR data principles to help build interoperable and accessible repositories of civil security R&I outputs. The organization ensures the repository aligns with EU data governance, ethics, and cybersecurity requirements.