Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
Security research related to infrastructure protection has been traditionally following a sectorial approach. With the aim of safeguarding autonomy, more sophisticated tools against unlawful gathering of information on infrastructures need to be developed.
Detailed Call Description
Large-scale Vulnerability Assessments and risks management capabilities, as well as forecasting of emerging risks should be developed with a view of preparing for attacks or disruptions on the whole infrastructure of one or several EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Security research can help to develop tools for operational testing in real-scenarios or simulated scenarios. Specific attention should be dedicated to Hybrid Threat scenarios, as defined by the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats. The same is happening for extreme natural events, which have the potential to disrupt several key infrastructures and whose subsequent effects are difficult to predict. Security research should in this regard support and complement obligations to better prevent and prepare for crises as set by the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
Due to the fact that, there has always been less of a focus on crossborder scenarios with third-countries, security research should stimulate knowledge generation and cooperation with relevant third countries, which are vital for the functioning of European infrastructure.
Better anticipation of systemic risks including forward-looking technological risk assessment and advanced screening of private interests should be a key area of security research.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
70%
Contribution per project: €10 million
Thematic Categories
- Health
- Justice - Security
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- Local Authorities
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Is required the active involvement, of at least 3 government entities responsible for security, which could include civil protection authorities, at national level from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated countries.
(p. 101-102 of the work programme of cluster 3)
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Dr. Ioannis Theodorou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 20 50 38
Contact Email: itheodorou@research.org.cy
Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 20 50 29
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy