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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

Demand-Led Innovation in Civil Security

Funds buyer-led pre-commercial procurement that helps civil-security innovators reach operational public markets.

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Pre-commercial procurement can give security startups and SMEs a first customer while helping public authorities address shared operational needs. This PCP Action requires a consolidated group of practitioners and procurers to define a significant challenge, compare technical alternatives and de-risk a viable procurement route.

Proposals must include at least three practitioners and three public

Run a demand-led PCP action for innovative civil-security technologies. Build a committed buyer and practitioner community, analyse market supply and demand, prepare the tender, compare alternatives through competitive R&D phases, validate at least two prototypes from two providers in real operations, and define procurement, deployment, standards and follow-up funding routes. Reach TRL 6–8.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€5.8M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-03Source: ec.europa.eu