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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

Advanced Protective Gear for CBRN-E Disaster Response

Funds field-ready solutions that improve responder safety, mobility and decisions in hazardous environments.

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Disaster responders need protection that performs in hazardous CBRN-E environments without preventing movement, communication or fast decisions. This Innovation Action supports integrated gear that combines robust protection with smart technologies, responder-centred design and real operational requirements.

Projects should build on existing research and Cluster 4 technologies, provide automated

Develop and validate advanced protective gear and smart protective equipment for civil-security disaster responders in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive environments. Combine innovative materials, adaptive protection, hazard detection, environmental monitoring and communications with comfort, mobility, usability, safety standards and inclusive user needs. Reach TRL 7–8.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.4 Nov 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€7.7M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-01Source: ec.europa.eu