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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures

Funds advanced civil-security solutions that physically protect Europe’s critical infrastructure.

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Projects should provide manuals, training programmes and operational procedures alongside deployable security solutions. Work should account for supply-chain interdependencies, security-by-design, preparedness-by-design, spatial planning and nature-based solutions where relevant. At least three practitioners must participate as beneficiaries, and proposals should coordinate with related critical-i

This Innovation Action strengthens the physical protection and resilience of critical infrastructure against known and emerging threats, including malicious use of new technologies. Projects should assess new risks, develop tools and recommendations for operators and authorities, and address perimeter security, access control, surveillance, remote sensing, hostile unmanned platforms, sabotage and changing operational or climate conditions.

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.€12M

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