Deadline: 05-Nov-2026
The European Commission is inviting applications under Horizon Europe to support disruptive technological innovations for civil security. The programme aims to strengthen preparedness, improve response capabilities, and accelerate the transition of emerging technologies into real-world security operations across Europe.
About the Programme
The initiative supports research and innovation projects that help integrate disruptive technologies into civil security systems.
Key focus areas include:
- Civil security innovation
- Risk mitigation and preparedness
- Evidence-based emergency response
- Technology validation and testing
- Operational deployment of emerging technologies
- Interoperability and scalability
- Ethical and transparent innovation
- Collaboration between public authorities, industry, and researchers
The programme encourages solutions that improve resilience and adaptability within European security systems.
Funding Details
- Programme: Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions
- Total Indicative Budget: €3 million
- Expected Funding per Project: Around €1.5 million
Main Objectives
The call aims to:
- Accelerate adoption of disruptive technologies
- Bridge the gap between research and operational deployment
- Reduce barriers through testing and validation
- Improve safety, performance, and scalability
- Strengthen cooperation among security stakeholders
- Support long-term EU civil security priorities
What Projects Should Include
Proposals are encouraged to:
- Validate emerging security technologies
- Demonstrate operational use cases
- Support real-world testing and refinement
- Address ethical and accessibility considerations
- Improve preparedness and response systems
- Strengthen collaboration between end-users and developers
Projects should also demonstrate:
- Technical feasibility
- Interoperability
- Scalability
- Practical operational impact
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants may include:
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Technology companies
- Public authorities
- Industry organizations
- Civil security stakeholders
- Innovation consortia under Horizon Europe rules
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Develop a disruptive civil security innovation proposal
- Build partnerships with operational stakeholders
- Include testing and validation strategies
- Demonstrate alignment with EU security priorities
- Present pathways for operational deployment
FAQ
- What is the funding amount?
- Projects are expected to receive around €1.5 million.
- What is the total programme budget?
- The total indicative budget is €3 million.
- What types of technologies are supported?
- Disruptive and emerging technologies for civil security and emergency response are supported.
- Who can apply?
- Research organizations, companies, public authorities, and security stakeholders can participate.
- Does the programme support operational testing?
- Yes, testing, validation, interoperability, and scalability are key priorities.
- What is the main objective?
- To transition innovative security technologies into practical operational use.
Conclusion
The Horizon Europe Civil Security Innovation call supports disruptive technologies that strengthen Europe’s preparedness, resilience, and response capabilities while accelerating the practical deployment of innovative security solutions.
For more information, visit European Commission.
