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Research for Civil Security

Research for Civil Security — Stichtag

Funds German projects in cyber and defense technologies that strengthen civil security applications.

OpenFederal Ministry of Research, Technology and SpaceGermanyAustria

Research for Civil Security is a standing programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), governed by the Bekanntmachung of 24 June 2024, running through 30 June 2027 with a possible extension to 31 December 2033. The programme finances application-oriented R&D that closes concrete capability gaps for user organisations operating in civil security—including police and

Civil security in five action fields: population protection, hybrid threats, secure supply, population resilience, and enabling safe living. Practical, application-oriented R&D consortia closing concrete capability gaps for user organisations such as authorities, emergency services, critical-infrastructure operators, municipalities and civil-society groups.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bmbf.de