Info day: CEF-Digital call for proposals for emergency submarine cables repair modules

Join the info day organised by HaDEA for the second call for proposals for emergency submarine cables repair modules (CEF-DIG-2026-CABLE-REPAIR-CAPACITIES). 

Click on this link to connect to the Info Day (no registration needed).

Questions? You can already enter them in Slido using this link or by email at: HaDEA-CEF-DIGITAL-CALLSec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HaDEA-CEF-DIGITAL-CALLS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).

More info on the call:

CEF-Digital second call for proposals to increase Europe’s submarine cable repair capacities launched this year, investing a further EUR 40 million. 

HaDEA is now launching the second call for proposals for emergency submarine cables repair modules (CEF-DIG-2026-CABLE-REPAIR-CAPACITIES). 

In February, priority was given to the Baltic Sea, with call evaluation currently ongoing. While this second call funds the same activities, the geographical coverage has been extended to more sea basins of the Union: Mediterranean and Atlantic, including EU Outermost Regions, where connectivity relies heavily on submarine cables. 

The CEF-Digital programme is committed to enhancing the EU emergency response capacities and the resilience of backbone networks’ infrastructures. It does so by supporting the development of adaptable repair modules for swift repair operations. This will enable a quick response to incidents in case market players are not able to carry them out and that could severely impact the Union or its Member States. 

Who can apply?   

This call targets public organisations with an emergency response mandate such as entities active in the civil protection, national emergency response agencies, coastguards and military navies. The Member State concerned must confirm the nature of the applicant in its Letter of Support. 

What will be funded?  

This call funds modular equipment to be plugged-in on vessels for the repair of telecom submarine cables. To make sure that the equipment will be ready for intervention, applicants should identify at least three vessels that are or will be pre-configured for receiving the modules. 

The modules would be hosted in ports or shipyards with the capacity to install them on board of ships within a maximum of 3 days from arrival of the vessel at the port/shipyard, following a request by the Regional Surveillance Hub or any other competent authority. 

Apply here  

Deadline for applications: 8 October 2026– 17.00 CEST