Call for Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery Projects 2026

Deadline: 26-Oct-2026

The Eureka Call is inviting international research and innovation projects that develop technologies, products, services, and processes to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery. The call supports collaborative projects that create innovative and commercially deployable solutions capable of improving resilience to natural and human-made disasters.

Projects must focus on research, development, and innovation activities that result in scalable and market-ready solutions rather than routine humanitarian assistance, infrastructure repair, or operational service delivery.

About the Call

• The call supports international collaborative research and innovation projects.
• Projects must address disaster resilience, response, or recovery challenges.
• The focus is on developing innovative and commercially viable solutions.
• Supported projects should create new technologies or significantly improve existing ones.
• Solutions should be scalable and capable of deployment after project completion.
• Projects are expected to deliver market-ready outcomes within 24 months of completion.
• International cooperation is a core requirement of the program.

Call Objectives

• Strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
• Improve emergency response capabilities.
• Support effective post-disaster recovery.
• Accelerate innovation in disaster management technologies.
• Promote commercialization of research outcomes.
• Encourage international research collaboration.
• Develop scalable solutions for disaster-related challenges.
• Improve community and infrastructure resilience.

Priority Focus Areas

Disaster Resilience

• Risk reduction technologies.
• Community resilience solutions.
• Resilient infrastructure systems.
• Disaster preparedness tools.
• Climate and disaster adaptation innovations.

Digital and Predictive Technologies

• Early warning systems.
• Artificial intelligence-based analytics.
• Remote sensing technologies.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Disaster forecasting and modelling tools.
• Predictive risk assessment platforms.

Resilient Infrastructure and Construction

• Seismic resilience technologies.
• Structural monitoring systems.
• Smart construction solutions.
• Resilient building materials.
• Infrastructure protection technologies.

Search and Rescue Technologies

• Autonomous drones.
• Robotics and rescue systems.
• Detection and tracking technologies.
• Portable rescue devices.
• Emergency response equipment innovations.

Emergency Communication Systems

• Emergency communication networks.
• Backup energy systems.
• Portable communication technologies.
• Crisis information-sharing platforms.
• Resilient communication infrastructure.

Health Resilience Technologies

• Mobile diagnostic solutions.
• Emergency healthcare technologies.
• Medical logistics innovations.
• Sanitation and hygiene systems.
• Health response technologies for disaster settings.

Circular Post-Disaster Recovery Solutions

• Debris recycling technologies.
• Waste valorisation systems.
• Circular reconstruction materials.
• Sustainable recovery approaches.
• Resource-efficient rebuilding solutions.

Eligible Project Activities

Projects may involve:

• Research and development activities.
• Technology adaptation and validation.
• Prototype development.
• Product testing and demonstration.
• Innovation scaling activities.
• Pilot deployments.
• Commercialization preparation.
• Development of new products, services, or processes.

Projects should go beyond:

• Humanitarian aid delivery.
• Procurement of existing equipment.
• Routine service provision.
• Infrastructure repair activities.
• Standard operational coordination.

Funding Information

Funding is provided by national agencies in participating countries and varies by jurisdiction.

Examples include:

• Austria – Grants for R&D costs of up to €3 million per year through the Austrian Research Promotion Agency.
• Belgium (Flanders) – Grants through VLAIO with funding up to €500,000 depending on project type and organization.
• Chile – Matching grants through Corfo of up to approximately €220,000.
• Lithuania – National budget of €900,000 with up to €300,000 per project through the Research Council of Lithuania.
• Spain – Loan-based funding through CDTI with no fixed upper limit subject to eligibility.
• South Africa – Funding covering up to 50% of the applicant’s budget request.
• Türkiye – Grant funding through TÜBİTAK for eligible participants.
• Ukraine – Grants of up to 199,000 Ukrainian hryvnia per project through the Ministry of Education and Sciences of Ukraine.

Funding levels and eligibility requirements vary according to national funding rules.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Companies and businesses.
• Research and technology organizations.
• Universities and research institutions.
• Innovation-focused organizations.
• Other legal entities eligible under national funding regulations.

Applicants must comply with the eligibility requirements of their respective national funding agency.

Consortium Requirements

Projects must:

• Include at least two independent legal entities.
• Involve participants from at least two participating countries.
• Demonstrate genuine international collaboration.
• Focus on civilian-use products, services, or processes.
• Be aimed at future commercialization.
• Maintain balanced project participation.

In addition:

• No single organization may account for more than 70% of the total project budget.
• No single country may account for more than 70% of the total project budget.

What Makes a Strong Project?

Successful projects typically demonstrate:

• A clear research and innovation component.
• Strong commercial potential.
• Scalable and deployable solutions.
• International collaboration and expertise.
• Clear market demand.
• Technical feasibility.
• Potential for measurable impact on disaster resilience and recovery.
• A pathway to commercialization after project completion.

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to contribute to:

• Improved disaster preparedness.
• Faster and more effective emergency response.
• Enhanced disaster recovery processes.
• Greater infrastructure resilience.
• Better use of digital technologies in disaster management.
• Increased public safety and community resilience.
• Commercially viable disaster management solutions.
• Stronger international innovation partnerships.

Why This Call Matters

• Disasters are becoming more frequent and complex worldwide.
• Innovative technologies can improve preparedness and save lives.
• Early warning and predictive systems help reduce disaster impacts.
• Resilient infrastructure strengthens long-term community safety.
• Advanced response technologies can improve emergency operations.
• Sustainable recovery solutions support rebuilding efforts while reducing environmental impacts.
• International collaboration accelerates innovation and market adoption.

Application Tips

• Clearly explain the innovation behind the proposed solution.
• Demonstrate how the project addresses a disaster-related challenge.
• Present a realistic commercialization strategy.
• Build a strong international consortium with complementary expertise.
• Highlight expected environmental, social, and economic benefits.
• Demonstrate market demand and deployment potential.
• Ensure compliance with national funding requirements.
• Include measurable outcomes and milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the purpose of the Eureka Call?

• The call supports collaborative research and innovation projects that strengthen disaster resilience, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.

Who can participate in a project consortium?

• Eligible participants include companies, research institutions, universities, and other organizations that meet national funding requirements.

Is international collaboration required?

• Yes. Projects must involve at least two independent legal entities from at least two participating countries.

What types of innovations are eligible?

• Eligible innovations include disaster preparedness technologies, early warning systems, resilient infrastructure solutions, rescue technologies, health resilience tools, and circular recovery solutions.

Can projects focus on humanitarian aid activities?

• No. Projects must focus on research, development, and innovation rather than routine humanitarian assistance or operational activities.

What is the commercialization requirement?

• Projects should develop solutions that can be deployed, scaled, or commercialized after completion.

How is funding provided?

• Funding is provided by participating national agencies according to their individual funding rules and eligibility criteria.

Conclusion

The Eureka Call offers a valuable opportunity for international research and innovation teams to develop next-generation solutions that improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. By supporting commercially viable technologies and fostering cross-border collaboration, the program aims to strengthen resilience, protect communities, and accelerate innovation in disaster management worldwide.

For more information, visit Eureka Network.