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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces

Funds innovative, lawfully deployable tools that strengthen civil security against emerging terrorism threats.

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Projects should plan testing or validation suited to their proposed solution, future uptake and upscaling at national and EU level, and coordination with other projects funded under the Fighting Crime and Terrorism destination. Where within Europol’s mandate, engagement with the Europol Innovation Lab is expected; CEPOL cooperation is expected for police-training aspects where applicable. A mid-te

This open Innovation Action supports new, emerging or unforeseen challenges and creative or disruptive solutions for protecting citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces. Proposals should identify a clearly unaddressed challenge, develop and demonstrate tools or procedures with police users, and explain how they improve prevention, detection, response, training or cooperation while protecting personal data and fundamental rights.

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.€9M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-04Source: ec.europa.eu