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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Funds mature SME security innovations as they move toward civil-security users and markets.

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Projects should involve security end users as validators and potential first adopters, collaborate across SMEs, and use research or technology organisations only to support technology transfer. Activities may cover market requirements, public buyers, competitive analysis, innovation and business-model support, IP management, exploitation, additional finance and expansion to future markets. The coo

This Innovation Action gives European SMEs and high-tech start-ups a collaborative route to tailor mature civil-security technologies to end-user needs and accelerate uptake. Proposals must choose one Cluster 3 area — Fighting Crime and Terrorism, Disaster-Resilient Society, Resilient Infrastructure or Border Management — and develop solutions toward deployment, market access and first adoption.

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.€4.5M

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