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PQC Integration — Reviewer-Ready Pack
Proposal: Post-Quantum Cryptography Integration for EU Critical Infrastructure Call: HORIZON-CL3-2025-CS-ECCC-06 Budget: €2.8M (€2.0M EU contribution) Submission Deadline: 2025-12-15, 17:00 CET Status: ✅ Reviewer materials complete (2025-11-06)
Overview
This directory contains EU reviewer-ready materials for the PQC Integration proposal — the critical components needed for Part B sections (Excellence, Impact, Implementation) and submission to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Distinction from parent funding-roadmap/ directory:
- Parent directory: Strategic coordination (consortium materials, Treasury Nebula, genesis receipts)
- This directory: Tactical execution (proposal-specific documents for EU reviewers)
Files in This Directory
1. PQC_Work_Package_Gantt.mmd (Mermaid Gantt Chart)
Purpose: Visual timeline for Part B Section 3.1 (Work Plan & Resources) Content:
- 5 work packages (WP1-5) across 24 months
- 13 deliverables with dependencies
- 5 major milestones (M0, M6, M12, M18, M24)
- Critical path highlighted (integration points)
Usage:
# Render to PNG for Part B
mmdc -i PQC_Work_Package_Gantt.mmd -o gantt.png -w 2000 -b white
# Include in Part B Section 3.1 as Figure 2
2. PQC_Risk_Register.md (15 Identified Risks)
Purpose: Part B Section 3.4 (Other Aspects) and Annex B Content:
- 15 risks across technical, organizational, financial, external categories
- Likelihood × Impact scoring (weighted average: 2.9/9 = MODERATE)
- Specific mitigation strategies mapped to WPs and owners
- €280K contingency budget (10%) with allocation plan
- Monthly review process embedded in consortium governance
Key risks:
- R01: NIST PQC standards change (Score: 4)
- R04: Pilot site deployment delays (Score: 4)
- R08: Ψ-Field false positives (Score: 4)
Reviewer impact: Shows systematic risk management, not naive optimism
3. PQC_KPI_Dashboard.md (18 Quantitative KPIs)
Purpose: Part B Section 2.1 (Pathways to Impact) Content:
- Excellence KPIs: TRL 4→6, 10+ publications, 5+ standards drafts
- Impact KPIs: 30% audit cost reduction, 50% faster incident detection, 500+ downloads, 15+ federation nodes
- Implementation KPIs: 100% deliverable on-time, ≤10% budget variance, ≥90% steering attendance
Format: Table with baseline, target (M24), verification method, measurement frequency
Reviewer impact: Demonstrates concrete, measurable outcomes (not vague claims)
4. PQC_Architecture_EU_Reviewer.mmd (Sanitized Technical Diagram)
Purpose: Part B Section 1.3 (Methodology) as Figure 1 Content:
- Removed "Rubedo/alchemical" language (kept in parent directory)
- EU-friendly annotations (call topic alignment, policy compliance)
- Shows: Current state (TRL 4) → Hybrid transition (TRL 5) → PQC target (TRL 6)
- VaultMesh core components (LAWCHAIN, Ψ-Field, Federation, Receipts)
- External anchors (TSA, Ethereum, Bitcoin)
- 3 pilot sites (France, Czech, Greece)
Usage:
# Render to PNG for Part B
mmdc -i PQC_Architecture_EU_Reviewer.mmd -o architecture.png -w 2500 -b white
# Include in Part B Section 1.3 as Figure 1
5. PQC_Submission_Checklist.md (Complete Submission Guide)
Purpose: Coordinator's step-by-step reference for Dec 11-15 submission sprint Content:
- Pre-submission checklist (Part A, Part B, Annexes, Admin Docs, Consortium Agreement)
- EU portal mandatory fields verification
- File format & size requirements (PDF/A, <10 MB per file)
- Timeline: Dec 11 (freeze) → Dec 12 (upload) → Dec 13 (validation) → Dec 14 (review) → Dec 15 (submit)
- Post-submission actions (debrief, lessons learned, archive)
Critical sections:
- Budget sanity check (must sum to exactly 100%)
- Person-month sanity check (4.3 FTE avg over 24 months)
- Deliverable cadence check (13 deliverables over 24 months = ~1 every 2 months)
How These Files Integrate with Part B
Part B Section 1 — Excellence (30 points)
1.1 Objectives:
- Use KPI Dashboard (E1-E3) to define measurable objectives
- "Achieve TRL 6 validation across 3 pilot sites (France, Czech, Greece)"
- "Integrate 3 NIST PQC algorithms (Kyber, Dilithium, SPHINCS+)"
- "Publish 10+ papers in top-tier venues, submit 5+ standards drafts"
1.2 Relation to Work Programme:
- Reference Architecture Diagram (Figure 1) showing call topic alignment
- Map WP1-WP5 to call expected outcomes
1.3 Methodology:
- Insert Gantt Chart (Figure 2) showing 24-month timeline
- Reference Risk Register: "15 identified risks with mitigation strategies (Annex B)"
- Architecture Diagram shows TRL progression visually
1.4 Open Science:
- Reference KPI I3 (Adoption): "Target 500+ open-source downloads post-M24"
Part B Section 2 — Impact (30 points)
2.1 Pathways to Impact:
- Insert full KPI Dashboard table (18 KPIs)
- Societal: "30% audit cost reduction, 50% faster incident detection"
- Economic: "€100K+ cost savings per organization via cryptographic governance"
- Scientific: "10+ publications, 5+ standards contributions"
- Policy: "NIS2/DORA compliance, EU digital sovereignty"
2.2 Measures to Maximize Impact:
- Reference KPI I3 (Adoption): dissemination channels, target audiences
- "Open-source under Apache 2.0, community governance post-project"
2.3 IPR Management:
- "All foreground IP under Apache 2.0 (open-source)"
- "Background IP: VaultMesh existing codebase (Apache 2.0)"
Part B Section 3 — Implementation (40 points)
3.1 Work Plan & Resources:
- Insert Gantt Chart as Figure 2 (PQC_Work_Package_Gantt.mmd)
- Work package table (WP1-5 with lead, person-months, budget)
- Deliverable list (13 deliverables from Gantt)
- Milestone table (5 major milestones: M0, M6, M12, M18, M24)
3.2 Management Structure:
- Reference Risk Register: "Monthly risk review in steering committee"
- "Quality assurance: external TRL audit at M12 and M24"
3.3 Consortium as a Whole:
- Partner complementarity table (from parent directory
consortium/consortium-tracker.csv) - Track record: cite H2020/Horizon Europe projects if partners have them
3.4 Other Aspects:
- Reference Risk Register (Annex B): "15 identified risks, weighted average score 2.9/9 (MODERATE)"
- "€280K contingency budget (10%) with allocation plan"
- Ethics: "GDPR compliance for pilot data, no human subjects"
Part B Annexes (Include These Files)
Annex A: Cryptographic Proof-of-Governance
- Source:
../PROOF_CHAIN.md - Purpose: Demonstrate VaultMesh's unique proof-driven coordination
- Reviewer impact: Differentiates from competitors, shows systematic rigor
Annex B: Risk Register
- Source:
PQC_Risk_Register.md - Purpose: Detailed risk mitigation strategies
- Reviewer impact: Shows proactive management (positive for Implementation score)
Annex C: Data Management Plan
- Source: (to be created)
PQC_Data_Management_Plan.md - Purpose: FAIR data principles, open access publications
Annex D: Partner CVs
- Source: Collect from partners (2-page EU format)
- Purpose: Demonstrate expertise (2-3 key personnel per partner)
Annex E: Letters of Commitment
- Source: (if pilot sites are not full partners) — France, Czech, Greece
- Purpose: Confirm pilot site availability
Annex F: Gender Equality Plan
- Source: (if required by call) — reference institutional policies
- Purpose: EU cross-cutting priority
Rendering Diagrams for Part B
Option 1: Online (Mermaid Live Editor)
# Copy diagram content
cat PQC_Work_Package_Gantt.mmd | pbcopy # macOS
# Open https://mermaid.live/
# Paste → Export PNG (2000px width, white background)
Option 2: Command-Line (mermaid-cli)
# Install once
npm install -g @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli
# Render Gantt chart
mmdc -i PQC_Work_Package_Gantt.mmd -o gantt.png -w 2000 -b white
# Render architecture diagram
mmdc -i PQC_Architecture_EU_Reviewer.mmd -o architecture.png -w 2500 -b white
# Result: High-res PNGs ready for Part B
Timeline: Using These Materials (Nov 6 - Dec 15)
Week 1 (Nov 6-12) — Consortium Alignment
- Reviewer materials created ✅ COMPLETE
- Share Gantt, Risk Register, KPI Dashboard with partners
- Conduct consortium kickoff call (discuss WP assignments)
Week 2-3 (Nov 13-26) — Part B Drafting
- VaultMesh: Draft Section 1 (Excellence) using Architecture Diagram + KPIs
- Cyber Trust: Draft Section 2 (Impact) using KPI Dashboard
- VaultMesh + Univ Brno: Draft Section 3 (Implementation) using Gantt + Risk Register
- Render diagrams to PNG for inclusion
Week 4-5 (Nov 27 - Dec 10) — Internal Review
- Steering committee reviews full Part B draft
- Partners provide feedback on their sections
- Integrate changes, finalize budget table
- Consortium agreement signed (Dec 8)
Week 6 (Dec 11-15) — Final Submission Sprint
- Dec 11 (5pm): Proposal freeze (no more edits)
- Dec 12: Upload to EU portal (Part A + Part B + Annexes)
- Dec 13: Fix any validation errors
- Dec 14: Final review by coordinator
- Dec 15 (before 5pm CET): SUBMIT
Quality Assurance
Internal Peer Review (Week 4-5)
- Each partner reviews sections they're not lead on
- External reviewer (optional): former EU evaluator reviews Part B (€1K budget)
- Spell check (UK English), grammar check
- References formatted consistently
EU Portal Validation (Dec 12-13)
- All mandatory fields filled (green checkmarks)
- Budget sums to exactly 100%
- File sizes <10 MB (Part B) and <5 MB (each annex)
- PDF/A format (archival quality)
Final Sanity Checks (Dec 14)
- Budget: VaultMesh 70.4%, Brno 10%, Cyber Trust 12.5%, France 7.1% = 100% ✓
- Person-months: 104 PM total = 4.3 FTE avg over 24 months ✓
- Deliverables: 13 total, evenly distributed across 24 months ✓
- KPIs: 18 quantitative targets with verification methods ✓
- Risks: 15 identified, 0 high-risk (score ≥6), €280K contingency ✓
Success Criteria
Reviewer materials are strong if:
- ✅ Gantt chart shows realistic timeline (not overly aggressive, not too conservative)
- ✅ Risk register identifies genuine risks (not trivial), with concrete mitigations (not vague)
- ✅ KPIs are measurable (not "we will contribute to...") and ambitious but achievable
- ✅ Architecture diagram is clear (reviewers understand in 30 seconds)
- ✅ Submission checklist prevents last-minute errors (all mandatory fields filled)
Proposal is strong if:
- 🎯 Excellence: Clear innovation beyond state-of-the-art, TRL 4→6 credible
- 🎯 Impact: Quantified outcomes (30% cost reduction, 10+ publications, 5+ standards)
- 🎯 Implementation: Realistic work plan, experienced consortium, proactive risk management
- 🎯 Differentiation: PROOF_CHAIN.md (Annex A) positions VaultMesh as unique trust anchor
Estimated evaluation score: 13-14/15 points (threshold: 12) → High funding probability (70-80%)
Contact & Support
Coordinator:
- Karol Stefanski (VaultMesh Guardian)
- Email: guardian@vaultmesh.org
- Role: Part B integration, EU portal submission, consortium coordination
Section Leads:
- VaultMesh: Part B Section 1 (Excellence), Section 3 (Implementation)
- Cyber Trust: Part B Section 2 (Impact)
- Univ Brno: Part B Section 3 (Implementation, co-lead with VaultMesh)
Steering Committee:
- Weekly check-ins (30 min) — review progress, resolve blockers
- Emergency calls (if critical issues) — within 24h response time
Related Directories
Parent: ~/vaultmesh-core/funding-roadmap/ (strategic coordination)
- Treasury Nebula Map (meta-visualization of all 8 proposals)
- Genesis Receipt (Merkle-rooted proof-of-governance)
- Consortium tracker (14 partners across 4 proposals)
- Partner onboarding kit, LOI templates
Sibling (future): digital-twins/, genai-health/ (similar reviewer packs for other proposals)
Lessons Learned (Post-Submission)
What worked well:
- (To be filled after Dec 15 submission)
What could improve:
- (To be filled after Dec 15 submission)
Apply to Digital Twins (Jan 20 deadline):
- (To be filled after PQC submission)
Document Control:
- Version: 1.0-REVIEWER-PACK
- Date: 2025-11-06
- Owner: VaultMesh Technologies B.V. (Coordinator)
- Classification: Consortium Internal (Critical Reference)
- Status: ✅ Complete — Ready for Part B drafting (Week 2-3)