Advanced real-time data analysis used for infrastructure resilience

Code: 34360 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-INFRA-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Projects’ results under this topic, are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Improved capabilities for risk and faulty events identification in infrastructure networks and smart cities through real-time analysis (including big data) by public and private actors via secured and trusted platforms and interconnected systems where the collaboration follows clear legal and political frameworks.
• Tools and processes for facilitating stakeholders efforts to identify, analyse, assess and continuously monitor risks and boost adaptive capacity to unexpected events risks in advance by allowing for the analysis of various data sources (e.g. audio, video, social media, web-content, spatial information, sensor or machine generated data).
• Fast and continuous real-time identification, classification and tracking of hazardous agents, contaminants or anomalies in infrastructure networks and supply-chains.
• Interoperable interfaces and improved collaboration between infrastructure operation detection and response systems, national/EU risk management/coordination centres and first responder equipment in order to allow for remote on-scene operations considering citizen knowledge.
• Increased cyber-resilience of industrial xG networks and cloud data covering specific infrastructure domains.
• Improved ability to map in real-time the source(s) of risk factors that could endanger the networked infrastructure supported by Earth Observation and geolocation data.

Resilient and secure urban planning and new tools for EU territorial entities

Code: 34358 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-INFRA-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on resilient and secure urban planning and new tools for EU territorial entities.

Open Topic

Code: 34356 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-INFRA-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for enhanced interactions among the scientific community, practitioners, city’s risk managers of major crises and citizens or local communities in the event of (natural or man-made) disasters, that are not covered by the other topics of Calls Resilient Infrastructure 2021-2022, 2023, 2024.

Detection and tracking of illegal and trafficked goods

Code: 34354 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

European customs need improved capabilities that allow bettering and automatically detecting from traces; interpreting images from scanned cargo; interpreting data; tracking goods; and/or identifying anomalies that support the detection of threats, smuggling or illicit trade eliminating or minimizing disruption to the trade flow. The proposed system should hence advance and/or combine as much as possible the components of detection, tracking and risk-based anticipation.

Integrated risk-based border control that mitigates public security risk, reduces false positives and strengthens privacy

Code: 34352 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

The solution(s) proposed under this topic should allow easier and more flexible allocation and change of resources in border checks, for example to meet seasonal peaks. A possible use case is that of roll-on-roll-off ferries. That situation may generate long queues for border and security checks, while often being seasonal. A proposed solution should help perform border checks, as well improve the speed for detecting threats in vehicles, such as weapons and explosives, without people coming out of vehicles and without slowing down (dis)embarkment off or onto roll-on-roll-off ferries.

In any case, the proposed solution(s) should consider both the travellers and the goods accompanying them.

Advanced user-friendly, compatible, secure identity and travel document management

Code: 34350 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Authentication of documents is relevant for border management, immigration or visa applications. Furthermore, it could also be relevant to combat other illicit activities, such as financial fraud. Facilitation of travel across external EU borders went and is further going through remarkable developments thanks to subsequent technological generations, and updated procedures and regulatory frameworks. From automated border control gates to “no-gate” solutions, and to “seamless travel”; from secure documents, to digitalised travel documents, and to “dematerialised travel documents” and “digital wallets”. All to ease border crossing for travellers, while maintaining border security against illicit or irregular crossings and protecting fundamental rights. This topic aims at exploring and developing enhanced capabilities for securely managing digitalised travel documents used for travel across external borders.

Interoperability for border and maritime surveillance and situational awareness

Code: 34348 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on interoperability for border and maritime surveillance as well as to the situational awareness. Specifically, projects’ results under this topic, are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Increased border surveillance capability, better performing and more cost-efficient, with data and fundamental rights protection by design.
• Improved surveillance and situational awareness of sea borders, but also of maritime infrastructures as harbours and commercial and civilian maritime security, including in key areas such as the Arctic.
• Improved multi-level, multi-authority and cross-border (among Member States and Associated Countries practitioners) collaboration thanks to better interoperability of sensing, analysis and C2 systems.

Open Topic

Code: 34346 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for enhanced interactions among the scientific community, practitioners, city’s risk managers of major crises and citizens or local communities in the event of (natural or man-made) disasters, that are not covered by the other topics of Calls Border Management 2021-2022, 2023, 2024.

Cost-effective sustainable technologies and crisis management strategies for RN large-scale protection of population and infrastructures after a nuclear blast or nuclear facility incident

Code: 34342 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on cost-effective sustainable technologies and crisis management strategies for RN large-scale protection of population and infrastructures after a nuclear blast or nuclear facility incident.

Hi-tech capacities for crisis response and recovery after a natural-technological (NaTech) disaster

Code: 34340 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on the creation of hi-tech capacities for crisis response and recovery after a natural-technological (NaTech) disaster.

Harmonised / Standard protocols for the implementation of alert and impact forecasting systems as well as transnational emergency management in the areas of high-impact weather / climatic and geological disasters

Code: 34334 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on harmonised/standard protocols for the implementation of alert and impact forecasting systems as well as transnational emergency management in the areas of high-impact weather / climatic and geological disasters.

Open Topic

Code: 34331 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for enhanced interactions among the scientific community, practitioners, city’s risk managers of major crises and citizens or local communities in the event of (natural or man-made) disasters, that are not covered by the other topics of Calls Disaster-Resilient Society 2021-2022, Call Disaster-Resilient Society 2023 and Call Disaster-Resilient Society 2024.

Prevention, detection, response and mitigation of chemical, biological and radiological threats to agricultural production, feed and food processing, distribution and consumption

Code: 34329 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic concentrates on the prevention, detection, response and mitigation of chemical, biological and radiological threats to agricultural production, feed and food processing, distribution and consumption.

Post-quantum cryptography transition

Code: 34327 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Projects’ results under this topic, are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Increasing the maturity of current post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and contribution to further standardisation.
• Easy-to-use tools for the large-scale implementation of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, based on state-of-the-art standards.
• Secure and efficient transition from pre- to post-quantum encryption through tools implementing a hybrid approach combining recognised pre-quantum public key algorithms and additional post-quantum algorithms.
• Phase-in of post-quantum algorithms or protocols to new or existing applications.
• Demonstrators and good-practice implementations of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms on varied hardware and software platforms.
• Application-oriented recommendations for the widespread implementation of post-quantum cryptography across the EU.

Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment

Code: 34325 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic is focused on approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment.

Specifically, projects’ results under this topic, are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Improved hardware and software security engineering; resilient systems design.
• Improved access to testing of hardware and software in virtual, closed and secure environments.
• Systematic and, where possible, automated study of vulnerabilities, software analysis, vulnerability discovery, and dynamic security assessment.
• Trustworthy certifiable hardware and software.
• AI-based security services e.g. predictive security, advanced anomaly and intrusion detection, system health checks.

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Code: 34322 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-SSRI-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Europe’s 25 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the EU economy. SMEs can bring innovation to societal challenges, including the security of EU citizens. Innovative SMEs and high-tech start-ups can transform and modernise EU security capabilities.
Knowing that SMEs require additional support to reach the security buyers and that the collaboration opportunities offered by the projects of the Pillar II of Horizon Europe can be a catalyst for uptake, this topic aims to offer a collaborative environment for small and medium innovators to tailor their innovations to the specific needs of civil security end-users.

Demand-led innovation through public procurement

Code: 34320 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-SSRI-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Projects’ results under this topic are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• An identifiable community of EU civil security authorities with common user/functional needs for innovative technology solutions.
• Tested and validated capacity of EU technology and industrial base to develop and produce technology prototypes that meet the needs of the EU user community.
• Improved delineation of the EU market (including demand and supply) for innovative civil security systems that can articulate alternative options for uptake in function of different industrialisation needs, commercialisation needs, acquisition needs, deployment needs and additional funding needs (beyond R&I funding).

Tracing of cryptocurrencies transactions related to criminal purposes

Code: 34317 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-08 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Cryptocurrencies are a widely used method by criminals, including terrorists, to transfer or conceal funds due to their anonymity, ease of use and lack of international borders and restrictions (exactly same aspects that make use of traditional bank routes difficult for them).

This topic is focused on tracing of cryptocurrencies transactions related to criminal purposes.

CBRN-E detection capacities in small architecture

Code: 34315 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-07 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Projects’ results under this topic are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• Improved vulnerability assessments by law enforcement and local managers of public spaces by detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRN-E) threats in the public spaces and flow of public transport, in order to provide broader situational awareness to practitioners in the field.
• Enhanced planning capabilities of security practitioners and policy-makers due to the access of new data and identification of potential vulnerabilities connected to the design/refurbishment and improvement of different public spaces.
• Recommendations are provided for further improving safety and security-by-design approach to public spaces and mass transportation systems.
• Improved training of Police Authorities in collaboration with different public and private actors (e. g., crisis management and civil protection authorities, fire brigades, regulatory agencies, emergency health services, security managers, private security organisations, civil society groups etc.) to enhance their preparedness to attacks on public spaces.
• Enhanced modelling capabilities for security practitioners and policy-makers due to the identification of potential new vulnerabilities and data available, and improved support to planning of respective resources and activities.

Open Topic

Code: 34311 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address both existing and upcoming challenges in fighting crimes strongly influenced by cultural and/or societal issues that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2021-2022, Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2023 and Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024.

Combating hate speech online and offline

Code: 34309 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Hate speech has harmful impacts on the individual victims, or groups of victims, but also on our society at large. This topic is focused on combating hate speeches.

Radicalisation and gender

Code: 34305 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Terrorism resulting from radicalisation and violent extremism is a serious threat to European security.

Projects’ results under this topic are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Improved understanding of motivation of women and girls for supporting extremist ideologies, such as grievance and stigmatisation.
• Improved understanding of the role of masculinity in men and boys’ motivation for the support of extreme ideologies.
• Better understanding of the group dynamics at play during processes of radicalisation, including factors for factionalism and potential splinters in terrorist organisations.
• Development of strategies aimed at enhancing the use of motivation factor in detection, prevention and de-radicalisation efforts.
• European Police Authorities, Prison Authorities, social care workers, teachers and other P/CVE practitioners benefit from modern and validated tools, skills and training curricula to identify early symptoms of radicalisation.
• Identification and assessment of best practices that are transferable across Member States improving and developing modules and trainings, strengthening adaption of local community policing in diverse communities.
• Design girls and women’s empowerment approaches through legal, financial and/or cultural means aimed at tackling the root causes of radicalisation and extremism.

Lawful evidence collection in online child sexual abuse investigations, including undercover

Code: 34303 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic focuses on the lawful evidence collection in online child sexual abuse investigations, including undercover investigation techniques.

Open Topic

Code: 34301 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive forensic solutions for fighting crime and terrorism, that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2021-2022, Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2023 and Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024.

Mitigating new threats and adapting investigation strategies in the era of Internet of Things

Code: 34299 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 27/06/2024 | End submission calls: 20/11/2024

This topic is focused on the mitigation of new threats, adapting investigation strategies in the era of Internet of Things.
The successful proposal under this topic, should help Police Authorities understand the implications of the fast-developing IoT environment in order to keep pace with the evolution of its applications, recognise and tackle the emerging (digital and especially physical) threats that this may pose.

Enhancing tools and capabilities to fight advanced forms of cyber threats and cyber-dependent crimes

Code: 29908 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on enhancing tools and capabilities to fight advanced forms of cyber threats and cyber-dependent crimes.

Design of crisis prevention and preparedness actions in case of digital breakdown (internet, electricity etc.)

Code: 29905 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the design of crisis prevention and preparedness actions in case of digital breakdown (internet, electricity etc.).

Improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies

Code: 29903 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies.

Crime as a service

Code: 29900 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The Crime-as-a-service (CaaS) model proliferates and becomes a prominent feature not only for the cybercriminal underground, but also for traditional criminals hiring specialised digital and financial services. Thus, availability of exploit kits and other services not only serves cybercriminals with low technical skills, but also makes the operations of mature and organised threat actors more efficient.

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• European Police Authorities and policy makers are provided with a robust analysis of the evolution of the contemporary organised crime, its structure, role of hierarchy, membership in the organisation and subcontracting of specialised criminal services.
• Policy makers benefit from an analysis of the legal framework utilised for countering organised crime, in terms of the validity of the legal definitions and penal provisions adopted and their impact on the effectiveness of judicial verdicts;
• Improved knowledge within European security institutions regarding developments in the field of organised crime and prospects for the future.

A harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis

Code: 29898 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic is focused on a harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis.

Proposals are expected to address one of the following options:

• Option A: A harmonised European approach is needed on the study of chemical analysis (composition) in drugs.
• Option B: A reliable and easy-to-use detection of chemical submission drugs in beverages and urine.

Processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection

Code: 29896 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focus processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection.
The successful proposal should have a clear strategy related to quality data sets to be used for training and testing. The innovation efforts should provide support to web-based data analysis that can facilitate e.g. the fight against hate speech, human trafficking, terrorism or child sexual exploitation in an online environment.

Increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery

Code: 29894 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Τhis topic focuses on increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery.

Internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors

Code: 29892 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

To achieve a more robust and consistent opportunity to practice, test and evaluate CBRN-E tools and technologies (resulting from research actions and/or standard developments) within Europe and beyond, it is necessary to strengthen networking of existing training and testing facilities and centres and to extend it to relevant CBRN-E Centres of Excellence located in non-EU countries.
Therefore, this topic focuses on the internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors.

Open Topic

Code: 29890 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces, that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2021-2022, Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2023 and Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024.

New methods and technologies in service of community policing and transferable best practices

Code: 29887 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focus on the establishement of new methods and technologies in service of community policing and transferable best practices.

Robotics: Autonomous or semi-autonomous UGV systems to supplement skills for use in hazardous environments

Code: 29885 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on Robotics: Autonomous or semi-autonomous UGV systems to supplement skills for use in hazardous environments.

Firstly, there is a need to identify the fields and domains that will benefit from (autonomous) robotic systems.
Secondly, the identified gaps and needs should be the basis for proof-of-concept research and development studies.
Thirdly, first responders’ training, preparedness, and mindset should be considered when bringing new technologies into the field.
Fourthly, the relevant infrastructure needs to be put in place.

Operability and standardisation in response to biological toxin incidents

Code: 29883 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Existing and new national procedures need to be developed and implemented in an operational and coherent European crisis response network capable of addressing the threats posed by biological toxins.
There is a need for evaluation, training and advancement of on-site detection methods for responders, as well as the integration of emerging detection technologies into marketable solutions.

This topic focuses on operability and standardisation in response to biological toxin incidents.

Identify, inspect, neutralise Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at sea

Code: 29881 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

A large amount of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), estimated by experts in the tens of thousands of tons, lay in European seas and often close to European shores. UXO represents a substantial safety risk for economic operators at sea, and citizens, as well as for the environment. UXO also represents a security risk, as some of this dangerous material is relatively easily retrievable and could be misused in illicit, including criminal and terrorist, acts. These security threats could be linked directly to maritime security and infrastructures (to deny or ransom a port, for example), or be moved towards other illicit acts.

This topic focuses on identify, inspect, neutralise Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at sea.

Beyond the state-of-the-art “biometrics on the move” for border checks

Code: 29878 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Updated, European-based, knowledge and development on robust biometrics technologies that could be used for recognition (identification and verification) of people crossing external EU borders, demonstrating a clear advancement beyond the current state-of-the-art;
• Maximisation of travellers’ experience and of security reassurances, minimising handling of personal data and maximising accuracy, reliability and throughput of the recognition process;
• Contribution to improving the operational response capacity of the EBCG at border crossing points and to capabilities that strengthen the Schengen area, by providing security at its external borders that also reassure on maintaining the free movement within its borders.

Interoperability of systems and equipment at tactical level; between equipment and databases; and/or between databases of threats and materials

Code: 29875 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The solution(s) proposed under this topic should define the requirements and way forward to enable and enhance the interoperability of customs control equipment and of data used in different Member States and/or by different authorities at national level, as well as Commission systems.

Capabilities for border surveillance and situational awareness

Code: 29872 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the capabilities for border surveillance and situational awareness.

External borders of the European Union and of the Schengen area, ranging from those closer to the Mediterranean to the Nordic Countries external land borders, present different border surveillance challenges. These differences may lead to difficulties in efficiently monitoring them, deterring illegal activities across the external borders, as well as trafficking of human beings and exploitation of irregular migration that avoid border crossing points. Solutions should hence allow re-orienting capacity and resources accordingly (through physical portability and/or other approaches). Cooperation for surveillance along borders requires compatibility and interoperability among legacy and planned systems.

Open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

Code: 29870 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies.

End-users and public procurers from several countries are invited to submit proposals for a preparatory action that should build the grounds for a future Pre-Commercial Procurement action. Both this preparatory action and the future PCP action are open to proposals oriented to the acquisition of R&D services for the development of innovative technologies, systems, tools or techniques to enhance border security, to fight against crime and terrorism, to protect infrastructure and public spaces, and/or to make societies more resilient against natural or human-made disasters.

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Code: 29868 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-02 Grant | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The topic focuses on accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation.
This topic aims to offer a collaborative environment for small and medium innovators to tailor their innovations to the specific needs of civil security end-users.

Privacy-preserving and identity management technologies

Code: 29866 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on privacy and identity management technologies.

Security of robust AI systems

Code: 29864 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the security of AI systems.

Secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Dataspaces)

Code: 29862 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Dataspaces).

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

• Tools to support cybersecurity resilience, preparedness, awareness, and detection within critical infrastructures and across supply chains;
• Cloud infrastructures vulnerabilities mitigation;
• Secure integration of untrusted IoT in trusted environments;
• Use of Zero-Trust architectures;
• Trust & Security for massive connected IoT ecosystems & lifecycle management;
• AI-based automation tools for cyber threat intelligence.

Facilitating strategic cooperation to ensure the provision of essential services

Code: 29854 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-INFRA-01-01 Grant | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on facilitating strategic cooperation to ensure the provision of essential services.

Proposals under this topic should support the competent authorities of Member States to identify and develop the most suitable tools, solutions and strategies to ensure the resilience of key sectors and thus facilitate the implementation of [related/ future] EU legislation.

Applicants should focus on delivering solutions that can be used by the competent authorities of EU Member States, to support their task in overseeing the resilience of key sectors in line with relevant EU rules.

Supporting operators against cyber and non-cyber threats to reinforce the resilience of critical infrastructures

Code: 29852 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-INFRA-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on supporting operators against cyber and non-cyber threats to reinforce the resilience of critical infrastructures.

Operators should be equipped with the best possible means to be able to prevent, resist, absorb and recover from disruptive incidents, no matter if they are caused by natural hazards, accidents, terrorism, insider threats, or public health emergencies.

A possible project focusing on the protection of critical infrastructures against such threat should consider gaps and vulnerabilities that need to be identified and overcome (e.g. protection of drinking water supply systems from high chemical levels, nuclear facilities, etc.).

The successful proposal, following a sector-based approach and identifying a specific priority sector, should work on how to increase the combined cyber and non-cyber resilience operators. It should do so by orienting itself on sectors that have not been covered in previous research, out of the list of sectors described in the respective Annexes of the of the directive on the resilience of critical entities (CER) and the directive on measures for high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS-2) and thus contribute to enhancing the overall resilience on EU-level, in line with the EU Security Union Strategy.

Nature-based Solutions integrated to protect local infrastructure

Code: 19780 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-INFRA-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

The aim of the topic is to expand the knowledge on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and their ability to enhance infrastructure resilience in cities and urban areas against natural and man-made hazards. Thus complementing other traditional security measures.

Autonomous systems used for infrastructure protection

Code: 19740 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-INFRA-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

The increasing interconnectivity of infrastructures has also led to bigger complexity in regards to the detection and response to incidents and certain technologies can be misused to conduct attacks or targeted disruptions of infrastructures. It could however also be relevant for possible incidents with land- or sea borne devices approaching at very high speed. In order to allow for the best possible detection of threats and quick response and restoration of performance levels (e. g. through decontamination of the affected material/person; detection as well as mitigation of a risk), autonomous systems for infrastructure protection are a promising field of research.

Increased foresight capacity for security

Code: 19737 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-SSRI-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Building on existing technology and research landscaping mechanisms (and possibly tailoring them to the specificities of the civil security domain), applicants are invited to submit proposals for the development and operationalisation of a foresight framework for security including advanced tools, methods, techniques and processes. Such framework should be accompanied by a solid scientific model that connects future technologies with their future use. Applicants must show a good understanding of the context where security research and capacity building programming takes place (mostly at EU level), of who are the main actors involved and of what are their needs in terms of foresight.

Stronger grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

Code: 19734 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-SSRI-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

End-users and public procurers from several countries are invited to submit proposals for a preparatory action that should build the grounds of a future Pre-Commercial Procurement action. Both this preparatory action and the future PCP action will be oriented to the acquisition of R&D services for the development of innovative technologies, systems, tools or techniques to enhance border security, to fight against crime and terrorism, to protect infrastructure and public spaces, or to make societies more resilient against natural or man-made disasters.

Effective fight against illicit drugs production and trafficking

Code: 19730 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Drug trafficking and drug production are the most profitable criminal activity of organised crime groups active in Europe. There is a need for a comprehensive complete intelligence picture of this type of crime.

OPEN TOPIC

Code: 19727 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions within this Destination that are not covered by the other topics, in either of Call Border Management 2021 and Call Border Management 2022.

Enhanced security of, and combating the frauds on, identity management and identity and travel documents

Code: 19706 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Research will build capabilities to prevent, detect and respond to challenges to the security and reliability of identity management and identity and travel documents, in the context of border and police checks. Research should also address solutions for integrated secure identity creation, protection and management in the context of future increasingly “digitalised” borders; and contribute to improve the performance and the comfort of the border and police checks experience for both security authorities’ operators and the users.

Improved underwater detection and control capabilities to protect maritime areas and sea harbours

Code: 19702 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Projects are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes:

• Improved security of maritime infrastructures and maritime transport, including sea harbours and their entrance routes;
• Improved detection of illicit and dangerous goods and/or of threats hidden below the water surface, either threatening infrastructures or vessels, or moving alone or connected to vessels.

Improved monitoring of threats, intrusion detection and response in complex and heterogeneous digital systems and infrastructures

Code: 19696 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 16/11/2022

Digital infrastructures together with their connected devices are characterised by complex interdependencies involving various physical and logical layers and connecting a wide range of legacy IT solutions and innovative technologies. Their availability, controlled performance and reliability need to be guaranteed at every moment serving the needs, sometimes critical and safety-related e.g. in transportation, energy, healthcare, of millions of citizens, enterprises and society. Therefore, they need to be protected in real-time against ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.

Trustworthy methodologies, tools and data security “by design” for dynamic testing of potentially vulnerable, insecure hardware and software components

Code: 19694 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 16/11/2022

Trustworthy methodologies and tools for advanced analysis and verification, and dynamic testing of potentially vulnerable, insecure hardware and software components calls for good practices for system security, with a particular focus on software development tools, IT security metric and guidelines for secure products and services throughout their lifetime. A holistic methodology is needed, integrating runtime methods for monitoring and enforcement as well as design-time methods for static analysis and programme synthesis, which allows for the construction of secure systems with the strongest possible formal guarantees. 

Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

Code: 19691 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 16/11/2022

Opportunities in quantum technologies should be seized.
The digital data/products/systems that derive their security ultimately from the abovementioned primitives will be compromised and must be upgraded -including their replacement when needed- to quantum-resistant cryptography. Many companies and governments cannot afford to have their protected communications/data decrypted in the future. There is a need to advance in the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography.

Development and validation of processes and tools used for agile certification of ICT products, ICT services and ICT processes

Code: 19684 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 16/11/2022

The actions should aim at improving certification processes, tools, evidence presentation and assurance statements, at least in quantifiable terms, where relevant by relying on a suitable IT security metric and should complement or aid other certifications relevant in other sectors or risk scenarios.

OPEN TOPIC

Code: 19623 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions within this Destination that are not covered by the other topics, in either Call Border Management 2021 and Call Border Management 2022.

Better, more portable and quicker analysis and detection for customs

Code: 19611 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-BM-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Research will further develop capabilities for portable and quicker testing, analysis and detection of threats at customs checks sites. Example of target substances include drugs, with a focus on new psychoactive substances, but also gems or precious metals and other threats or illicit goods. These capabilities would allow customs to deploy detection capacity where and when more appropriate and efficient and to carry out inspections “on the move” and more quickly.

Better understanding of citizens’ behavioural and psychological reactions in the event of a disaster or crisis situation

Code: 19607 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

It is necessary to better investigate how historical, cultural and emotional factors (e.g. anxiety, panic etc.) during a disaster or a crisis influence rational actions, evaluations of options and information seeking. In addition, the impact of disasters on health also requires looking into the short and long-term consequences of exposure to high stress/threat levels bears, in particular for mental health.

Improved impact forecasting and early warning systems supporting the rapid deployment of first responders in vulnerable areas

Code: 19604 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Enhanced risk and crisis assessment and preparedness to natural hazards rely on tools using different types of data, information and forecasts (e.g. meteorological data, physical data related to geohazards and climate projections etc.) which may enable to anticipate the occurrence of disasters. The aim would be to design EU-wide decision-support and information systems supporting planning authorities and civil protection agencies in the rapid deployment of first responders and communication to citizens in vulnerable areas in the case of extreme climate events or geological disasters.

Improved quality assurance / quality control of data used in decision-making related to risk management of natural hazards, accidents and CBRN events

Code: 19602 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Risk management of natural hazards and CBRN-E events closely rely on available data, taking into account uncertainties brought on by climate change and Earth dynamics. The soundness of decisions is based on quality data, which justifies that continuous efforts are made to improve their quality assurance / quality control, in particular in the natural hazards area as well as in the CBRN-E area. In many instances, measurement data used in decision-making are rarely challenged in the areas of crisis management and/or mechanisms are still underdeveloped to systematically demonstrate their quality (e.g. in the case of substances of criminal nature such as biological toxins).

Improved disaster risk pricing assessment

Code: 19598 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Project results are expected to contribute the following expected outcomes:

• Contribute to the public accessibility of fiscal data and information related to disaster risks, and available risk transfer mechanisms such as insurance in an easily available and understandable way.
• EU-wide or international standard or guidance on how to monetise and account intangible values from Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction measures
• Innovative financial instruments and IT-solutions to reduce transaction costs for disaster risk finance and insurance products
• Research and testing of novel European, cross-border, national and regional disaster risk financing frameworks. This needs to involve a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. disaster risk management, finance, communication) from public and private sectors.

Enhanced capacities of first responders more efficient rescue operations, including decontamination of infrastructures in the case of a CBRN-E event

Code: 19259 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-09 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:

• Analysis on if and how the specific requirements of operating under CBRN-E conditions can be taken into consideration also for teams/capacities that are traditionally not operating under CBRN-E conditions (e. g. search and rescue, medical care, shelter, firefighting, flood rescue, etc.).
• Development of innovative technologies and/or operating procedures for emergency management units that might need to work under CBRN-E (Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives) conditions such as search and rescue (including victim triage procedures), medical care, shelter, firefighting, flood rescue, etc.
• Develop innovative technology and procedures for mass decontamination but also for the decontamination of inanimate material (infrastructure, buildings, vehicles, equipment).

Improved crime scene investigations related to transfer, persistence and background abundance

Code: 19255 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Police Authorities deal with a growing complexity of crime scenes containing various types of trace evidence items that can also present safety hazards for the forensic experts and crime scene investigators. There is a need to improve these processes and make them more accurate, effective and sensitive in such a complex scenario, by employing modern approaches, for instance (but not limited to) nanotechnology, next generation sequencing or Artificial Intelligence. Also there is a need to modernise forensic science for the professionalisation of crime scene investigations.

Improved international cooperation addressing first responder capability gaps

Code: 19252 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-07 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

• Improved real-time detection, tracking and analysis of different situations, incidents and risks 
• More targeted actionable intelligence and more efficient command operations due to the fast analysis of different information sources
• Enhanced European and global interoperability for different types of first responders (e.g. firefighters, medical responders, police, civil protection)
• Availability of first responder solutions that are oriented on internationally defined requirements and recognised practices, and thus can be used with different national systems and equipment

Enhanced situational awareness and preparedness of first responders and improved capacities to minimise time-to-react in urban areas in the case of CBRN-E-related events

Code: 19239 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-08 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Addressing first responders’ needs requires innovative actions resulting in technological, institutional and capacity-building solutions that are tailored to the risks, affordable, accepted by citizens, and customised and implemented for the (cross-sectoral) needs of practitioners. Innovative solutions are required to enable first responders to get a faster overview of any disaster situation based on the knowledge of past events and prevention actions.

Enhanced citizen preparedness in the event of a disaster or crisis-related emergency

Code: 19236 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Improving societal resilience to disasters or crises relies on various features related to preparedness of citizens, communities, education systems, public administrations, business companies and practitioners. Individual, public and multi-level actions are needed in disaster risk management and they have huge implications on potentially reducing losses and increasing the operational capacity of responders, along with significant impacts on the emergency planning and management phases and its relation to continuous operations and existing safety management.

Enhanced preparedness and management of High-Impact Low-Probability or unexpected events

Code: 19224 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

The risk landscape has changed significantly over the last decades. With new and emerging risks and risk magnifiers such as climate change, cyber threats, infectious diseases and terrorism, countries need to anticipate and prepare for the unexpected and difficult to predict. High-impact, low-probability risks (HILP/Hi-Lo) can be understood as “events or occurrences that cannot easily be anticipated, arise randomly and unexpectedly, and have immediate effects and significant impacts”.

Better understanding the influence of organisational cultures and human interactions in the forensic context as well as a common lexicon

Code: 19166 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• Increased European common forensic investigation capabilities and cross-border exchanges thanks to a better understanding of main organisational cultures and of human interactions in the forensic context, and of the main causes of biases in interpretation and reasoning;
• Strengthened bridges between different actors in an investigative process through an improved non-ambiguous communication and enhanced communication mechanisms at all levels;
• Improved European common forensics investigation capabilities and cross-border exchanges thanks to a common, modern lexicon that is used by forensic institutes and Police Authorities, validated against practitioners’ needs and requirements, to facilitate their (specialised) daily work on investigating terrorism and other forms of serious crime;
• Development of safer justice outcomes through an increased understanding of how human interactions impacts on decisions at all levels of an investigative process;

Enhanced fight against the abuse of online gaming culture by extremists

Code: 19159 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Research is needed to analyse the use of online gaming culture and structure by violent extremists as well as their modus operandi through video game chatrooms and forums.
Regarding video games themselves, an in-depth analysis is needed on how the type of the video game, of its theme, design, aesthetics etc. plays a role in the choice of the chatroom to be used as a recruitment area. As far as video game chatrooms, including social media platforms discussing video games, are concerned, dissemination strategies of violent extremists through them as well as their ways of grooming should be analysed.

Public spaces are protected while respecting privacy and avoiding mass surveillance

Code: 19149 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

The number of different tools for the surveillance of public spaces has been growing at massive pace in most European cities. CCTV-systems in public spaces are the most evident examples. They have been expanded in terms of quantity (number of CCTV in public spaces, such as squares, streets or touristic sites), quality (improved solution of images, possibility of tracking and automatic pattern-recognition) and also scope (CCTV present in areas like parks, 24/7 recording as standard due to higher data storage capacities).

Effective fight against trafficking in human beings

Code: 19119 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-07 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Trafficking in human beings is a serious and organised form of crime that involves the criminal exploitation of vulnerable people, the goal of which is the economic gain. The proposed activities would aim to contribute to countering the culture of impunity by increasing the capacity of Police Authorities to detect the trafficking crime, the suspected perpetrators and the victims and to disrupt the business model and/or establish responsibility of all those involved in the trafficking chain.

Effective fight against corruption

Code: 19103 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Corruption, a criminal category that ranges from bribery of public officials via sports to abuse of power and money laundering of proceeds from crime, is a strong enabler for crime and terrorism, and, as such, it constitutes a threat to security. Firstly, there is a need to estimate the impact of corruption. Secondly, the role of corruption as an enabler of other crimes deserves analysis. Thirdly, innovative societal and technological solutions for prevention, detection and investigation of this type of crime are needed, including also the collection of cross-border court-proof evidence.

Social innovations as enablers of security solutions and increased security perception

Code: 19046 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-SSRI-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Proposals should develop a societal development plan that builds upon a people-centred approach and examines how social innovations on security are organised, how they work, how and why they are adopted or rejected, their direct and indirect benefits and costs, including in vulnerability assessments, how they sustain, and which interfaces with other more formal security agents are established.

Knowledge Networks for security Research & Innovation

Code: 18930 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2022-SSRI-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Investment in security research needs to be designed taking into consideration how and when it can deliver outcomes that contribute to the development of security capabilities. Therefore, research needs to be undertaken, from its very early stages, in a way that addresses real needs. The programming of research is highly conditioned by the quality, reliability and timeliness of the evidence that supports its decision making process. This includes the identification and understanding of the contextual elements that can or will influence or be influenced by the research (process), the research team and the research projects themselves.

Security research technologies driven by active civil society engagement: transdisciplinary methods for societal impact assessment and impact creation

Code: 12482 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Applied research derives its meaning, and therefore, its financial justification from its relevance to society, to society’s needs, to society’s values, to its aims, needs or ambitions. Applied research presupposes that a distinct societal need is identified and that a program of research is devised to provide the concrete knowledge required to meet that need as well as to better understand areas related to experience and requirements of technologies regarding vulnerable groups through universal design and common accessibility principles.

Prevention of child sexual exploitation

Code: 10270 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-11 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Child Sexual Exploitation, including the increasing amount of child sexual abuse material detected online as well as the online solicitation of children for sexual purposes, remains a serious threat. Therefore, Research is needed to better understand the process leading to such offending actions.

Improved access to fighting crime and terrorism research data

Code: 10267 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

This topic aims to develop new data formats and mechanisms for data transfer, storage and security are and will be developed. Technical solutions should be developed that could help research activities comply with privacy and data protection requirements when handling data, while being able to extract information if needed.

Enhanced assessment of disaster risks, adaptive capabilities and scenario building based on available historical data and projections

Code: 10261 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

The assessment of disaster risks requires different types of actions ranging from soft measures to technologies.

Proposals will result to the following outcomes:

Innovative exposure and vulnerability analysis methods (e.g. social science, human health, cultural heritage, environment and biodiversity, public financial management and key economic sectors) and identifying key vulnerable groups and assets. Enhanced exploitation of monitoring data and satellite/remote sensing information as well as artificial intelligence to improve high-level assessment from international to local levels.

AI for cybersecurity reinforcement

Code: 10257 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is present in almost every application area where massive data are involved. AI can be used to improve response and resilience such us for the early detection of threats and other malicious activities with the aim to more accurately identify, prevent and stop attacks. On the other hand, attackers are increasingly powering their tools by using AI or by manipulating AI systems (including the AI systems used to reinforce cybersecurity).

Modern biometrics used in forensic science and by police

Code: 10254 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Biometric technologies allow for a person to be recognised to a certain degree based on a set of features. Additionally, biometric technologies provide a crucial support to forensic investigation and as well as evidence in court. One of the key priorities here consists in the need for forensic tools to combat organised crime and smuggling, with the aim of increasing crime investigation through more efficient detection, as well as intensifying prosecutions and convictions.

Improved preparedness on attacks to public spaces

Code: 10248 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-07 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Public spaces have been the target of numerous terrorist and other violent attacks, causing significant loss of lives and causing societal insecurity as well as economic losses. Such attacks have proven to be very difficult to prevent and quick-reaction and preparedness to respond are the crucial elements in reducing their impact.

The EU and its Member States have reacted to this challenge in the framework of the Action plan to support the protection of public spaces and their aim is to identify the inherent vulnerabilities of a specific target and thus to be able to put in place appropriate mitigation measures.

Scalable privacy-preserving technologies for cross-border federated computation in Europe involving personal data

Code: 10232 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

Building on research and innovation in the area of privacy-preserving computation, proposals should address scalability and reliability of privacy-preserving technologies in realistic problem areas and take integration with existing infrastructures and traditional security measures (e.g. access control).        

Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation

Code: 10211 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Successful results of research projects are a necessary but not sufficient condition to guarantee the uptake of innovation. Meanwhile, investment in security research needs to be designed taking into consideration how and when it can deliver outcomes that contribute to the development of security capabilities.

Improved detection of concealed objects on, and within the body of, persons

Code: 10206 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research under this topic will increase the capabilities to detect objects concealed on persons, or hidden inside the body of persons. The proposed technology should be able to detect concealments on moving persons and should be based on non-ionising approaches that provide necessary safety and privacy.

Improved security in open-source and open-specification hardware for connected devices

Code: 10196 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

The quality of hardware and software, notably open source, for IoT and connected devices is improving. The aim is to support European trustworthy platforms by methods, tools and technologies that foster a stronger Cybersecurity, which can serve in a variety of connected devices.

Ensured infrastructure resilience in case of Pandemics

Code: 10193 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-INFRA-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Security research related to infrastructure protection has been traditionally following a sectorial approach. With the aim of safeguarding autonomy, more sophisticated tools against unlawful gathering of information on infrastructures need to be developed.

Improved border checks for travel facilitation across external borders and improved experiences for both passengers and border authorities’ staff

Code: 10187 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research should develop and systematically test and validate solutions to speed up and facilitate the border crossing experience (at land, sea and/or border crossing points for both travellers and staff of border authorities).

Developing a prioritisation mechanism for research programming in standardisation related to natural hazards and/or CBRN-E sectors

Code: 10180 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Increasing resilience to natural disasters or CBRN-E events closely relies on management procedures, technologies and tools. There is a need to ensure that any standardisation activities where a significant contribution to improve the disaster resilience through standardisation can be expected are developed in close cooperation with end users and prioritised with them while paying attention to the legal frameworks in place.

Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction for extreme climate events: from early warning systems to long term adaptation and resilience building

Code: 10172 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

In contemporary society, the capacity of communities and governments to manage expected and/or unexpected extreme climate events depends heavily on effective governance throughout the entire Disaster Risk Management cycle. This covers operational mechanisms ranging from short-term actions to long-term adaptation strategies and resilience building, including nature-based solutions.

Domestic and sexual violence are prevented and combated

Code: 10167 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Domestic violence keeps on being a persistent crime throughout Europe but the number of cases that are effectively reported to Police Authorities is very low. One of the causes is the limited protection offered to victims, fear, reluctance of neighbours to intervene by informing the Police Authorities, lack of awareness whom to turn to, which mechanisms exist, etc.

Proposals are expected to address one of the following options:

• Option A: Domestic violence
• Option B: Sexual violence

Fight against organised environmental crime

Code: 10163 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-09 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Environmental crime breaches environmental legislation and causes significant harm or risk to the environment, climate and/or human health. Therefore, activities proposed within this topic should address both the technological and societal dimensions of environmental crime in a balanced way, as well as the needs of Police Authorities and other relevant security practitioners.

Fight against firearms trafficking

Code: 10153 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-10 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Firearms are the lifeblood of organised crime in Europe as well as worldwide. Firearms trafficking is a big enabler of organised crime and terrorism.

National Contact Points (NCPs) in the field of security and cybersecurity

Code: 10136 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

National Contact Points (NCPs) are support structures that have become an essential component in the implementation of successive Framework Programmes. Project proposals should aim to facilitate trans-national co-operation between NCPs, with a view to identifying and sharing good practices and raising the general standard of support to the applicants.

A maturity assessment framework for security technologies

Code: 10122 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Having awareness of the maturity of a system is an invaluable reference to understand how ready this system is to be deployed on a numeric scale. This topic invites applicants to submit proposals for the development of a maturity assessment framework that serves as a reference for the development of civil security technology-based solutions.

Fast deployed mobile laboratories to enhance situational awareness for pandemics and emerging infectious diseases

Code: 10116 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-05 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

The ability to rapidly identify viruses on scene under a proper quality control/assurance regime is crucial to ensure adequate risk assessment, optimal risk management, and proper counter measures. Therefore the determining factor is to bring a rapidly deployable diagnostic capacity as close as possible to the crisis area.

Dynamic business continuity and recovery methodologies based on models and prediction for multi-level Cybersecurity

Code: 10103 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

This action aims at developing new methodologies, services and tools for accelerating the self-recovery and possible adaptation of the infrastructures and supply chains after an attack. Τhe  focus should be on critical sectors (e.g. energy, transportation, health) as well as telecommunication networks.

Increased safety, security, performance of the European Border and Coast Guard and of European customs authorities

Code: 10093 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research should investigate and define future capability needs for increasing the safety, security, performance and user experience of the operational staff of border and coast guards and of customs authorities.

Online identity theft is countered

Code: 10088 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-12 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

The “classical” form of identity theft has been a big business for years and consists in personal and financial data stolen online, sold in the underground economy and misused by criminal organisations all over the world, usually for financial gain. Therefore, Research is needed to develop new technological means of detecting deepfakes in support of the work of Police Authorities.

Fight against trafficking in cultural goods

Code: 10070 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-08 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Trafficking in cultural goods has become one of the most profitable criminal activities for organised crime groups and the booming art and antiquity market is creating new business models for organised crime.

Enhanced security and management of borders, maritime environment, activities and transport, by increased surveillance capability, including high altitude, long endurance aerial support

Code: 10063 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Border, coast guards and other security practitioners, require capabilities to monitor wider areas beyond the EU external borders in order to prevent, detect and react to crime, including that crossing external borders, illegal border crossings and/or smuggling at the border regions of the EU and of the Schengen area. This applies to all border contexts – land, sea and air – but it may be specifically useful in the maritime domain, and these capabilities could also have a strong impact on other maritime security-related tasks beyond border control.

Demand-led innovation for situation awareness in civil protection

Code: 9993 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-04 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

End-users and public procurers from several countries are invited to send proposals for launching a Pre Commercial Procurement action for the acquisition of R&D services for the development of technology solutions for situation awareness in the field of civil protection. 

Advanced detection of threats and illicit goods in postal and express courier flows

Code: 9960 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-04 Grant | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research under this topic will contribute to build capabilities for more effective detection of threats and of dangerous and illicit goods within postal and express courier flows, without impeding those flows or disproportionate intrusion into privacy.

Terrorism and other forms of serious crime countered using travel intelligence

Code: 9957 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Travel intelligence is intended here as all the information available in different systems and databases related to travellers. In particular, the research should focus on Passenger Name Record (PNR) and Advance Passenger Information (API) data, but the use of other data available in the context of the interoperability should also be envisaged.

Disinformation and fake news are combated and trust in the digital world is raised

Code: 9951 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-03 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Combating disinformation and fake news with implications for security is an important aspect where modern information analysis is needed. This topic asks for an interdisciplinary approach based both on societal capabilities to withstand such a threat (e.g., education on trustable sources of information, research on the impact of uncertainties caused by disinformation on public crisis management and society overall) and on technological means of fighting against it.

Improved understanding of risk exposure and its public awareness in areas exposed to multi-hazards

Code: 9938 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

The awareness of multiple hazards and the assessment of risks and their consequences is an additional step along with the development of local, national and international policies and strategies within all phases of the disaster risk management cycles. The availability of reliable scientific data and information in order to anticipate future disaster events or crisis situations, represents a global challenge for both the research community and governance institutions. The aim of this Call is to understand, gain knowledge and take actions at national/local and global/region for on hazard risks in all its dimension and changeable nature.

Lawful interception using new and emerging technologies (5G & beyond, quantum computing and encryption)

Code: 9845 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Software-based communication technologies such as 5G and beyond will bring many benefits but also pose a number of new challenges for the police and the judiciary. In particular, lawful interception systems will have to adapt to the increased use of encryption including end-to-end encryption, to edge computing that might limit the availability and accessibility to relevant data and to slicing technology that will multiply the number of virtual operators.

European infrastructures and their autonomy safeguarded against systemic risks

Code: 9740 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-INFRA-01-01 | Programme name: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

In order to raise the awareness and preparedness for emerging risks, research should enhance the capabilities for foresight and risk management on a systemic level. With the aim of safeguarding autonomy, more sophisticated tools against unlawful gathering of information on infrastructures need to be developed.