On February 12–13, 2025, the CRACoWi consortium convened in Düsseldorf, Germany, for its second Plenary Meeting – a key milestone in the project’s first year of implementation. The event brought together all 14 partners to evaluate progress, exchange insights, and align efforts in delivering on CRACoWi’s mission: helping SMEs and manufacturers navigate the new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements with ease.
The two-day meeting was hosted by ONEKEY, one of the consortium partners and a leading force in embedded cybersecurity. The gathering was a timely opportunity to reflect on achievements so far and to strategically plan for the next phases of development.
The first day was dedicated to Work Package (WP) updates, providing a comprehensive overview of each technical, legal, dissemination, and capacity-building activity currently underway. Partners shared developments in the creation of the Compliance Wizard, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of regulatory frameworks (CRA, RED, NIS2). The session ensured that the project remains on track across all its pillars: compliance automation, stakeholder support, and cybersecurity awareness. The second day zoomed in on the use cases, offering a hands-on perspective into how CRACoWi technologies will be tested and validated in real-world environments and what challenges are in front of the consortium.
Beyond the formal agenda, the plenary was marked by genuine collaboration, problem-solving, and open dialogue. The evening social dinner provided an informal space for further exchange, reinforcing the strong consortium ties and mutual commitment to the project’s success.
As the CRACoWi project gains momentum, the consortium remains focused on delivering tangible, user-friendly tools to empower European companies – especially SMEs – in meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act.
A special thank you goes to ONEKEY for hosting us in Düsseldorf and to ITML, the project coordinator, for guiding the process with clarity and dedication.
