More powerful and reliable on-board perception and decision-making technologies addressing complex environmental conditions (CCAM Partnership)

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Code: 10295 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 24/06/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021

To achieve secure and trustworthy interaction between vehicles, infrastructure and road users, robust and accurate on-board environment positioning and perception systems are essential for the extraction of reliable information required for realtime driving decision-making. Such functionalities have to guarantee the safety and reliability of future automated Vehicles.

Novel tandem, high efficiency Photovoltaic technologies targeting low cost production with earth abundant materials

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Code: 10279 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-02-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 24/06/2021 | End submission calls: 05/01/2022

Tandem-junction cell architectures present a path towards higher module efficiencies over single-junction designs, because of the ability to absorb more efficiently the different wavelength regions of the solar spectrum by means of separate devices. The aim is to develop tandem cells and modules that will reach efficiencies >30%, offer the same lifetime and degradation rate as standard crystalline panels at only marginally higher cost, creating thus a viable economic pathway for commercialisation of these technologies.

Physical and Digital Infrastructure (PDI), connectivity and cooperation enabling and supporting CCAM (CCAM Partnership)

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Code: 10275 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 24/06/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021

Actions are expected to address the activities either under area:

A) Physical and Digital Infrastructure (PDI) supporting CCAM or under area.

B) Connectivity and cooperation as enablers for CCAM and advanced traffic management while taking into account the complementing nature of both areas.

Prevention of child sexual exploitation

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Code: 10270 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-11 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Child Sexual Exploitation, including the increasing amount of child sexual abuse material detected online as well as the online solicitation of children for sexual purposes, remains a serious threat. Therefore, Research is needed to better understand the process leading to such offending actions.

Improved access to fighting crime and terrorism research data

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Code: 10267 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

This topic aims to develop new data formats and mechanisms for data transfer, storage and security are and will be developed. Technical solutions should be developed that could help research activities comply with privacy and data protection requirements when handling data, while being able to extract information if needed.

Enhanced assessment of disaster risks, adaptive capabilities and scenario building based on available historical data and projections

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Code: 10261 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

The assessment of disaster risks requires different types of actions ranging from soft measures to technologies.

Proposals will result to the following outcomes:

Innovative exposure and vulnerability analysis methods (e.g. social science, human health, cultural heritage, environment and biodiversity, public financial management and key economic sectors) and identifying key vulnerable groups and assets. Enhanced exploitation of monitoring data and satellite/remote sensing information as well as artificial intelligence to improve high-level assessment from international to local levels.

AI for cybersecurity reinforcement

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Code: 10257 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is present in almost every application area where massive data are involved. AI can be used to improve response and resilience such us for the early detection of threats and other malicious activities with the aim to more accurately identify, prevent and stop attacks. On the other hand, attackers are increasingly powering their tools by using AI or by manipulating AI systems (including the AI systems used to reinforce cybersecurity).

Modern biometrics used in forensic science and by police

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Code: 10254 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Biometric technologies allow for a person to be recognised to a certain degree based on a set of features. Additionally, biometric technologies provide a crucial support to forensic investigation and as well as evidence in court. One of the key priorities here consists in the need for forensic tools to combat organised crime and smuggling, with the aim of increasing crime investigation through more efficient detection, as well as intensifying prosecutions and convictions.

Improved preparedness on attacks to public spaces

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Code: 10248 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-07 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Public spaces have been the target of numerous terrorist and other violent attacks, causing significant loss of lives and causing societal insecurity as well as economic losses. Such attacks have proven to be very difficult to prevent and quick-reaction and preparedness to respond are the crucial elements in reducing their impact.

The EU and its Member States have reacted to this challenge in the framework of the Action plan to support the protection of public spaces and their aim is to identify the inherent vulnerabilities of a specific target and thus to be able to put in place appropriate mitigation measures.

Scalable privacy-preserving technologies for cross-border federated computation in Europe involving personal data

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Code: 10232 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

Building on research and innovation in the area of privacy-preserving computation, proposals should address scalability and reliability of privacy-preserving technologies in realistic problem areas and take integration with existing infrastructures and traditional security measures (e.g. access control).        

Teaming for Excellence

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Code: 10216 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ACCESS-01-01-two-stage | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2021 | End submission calls: 05/10/2021

The Teaming action is designed to support the creation of new centres of excellence or upgrading the existing ones in low R&I performing countries, building on partnerships between leading scientific institutions in Europe and the main beneficiary institutions in low R&I performing countries that display the willingness to engage together for this purpose.

Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation

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Code: 10211 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-SSRI-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2022 | End submission calls: 23/11/2022

Successful results of research projects are a necessary but not sufficient condition to guarantee the uptake of innovation. Meanwhile, investment in security research needs to be designed taking into consideration how and when it can deliver outcomes that contribute to the development of security capabilities.

Improved detection of concealed objects on, and within the body of, persons

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Code: 10206 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research under this topic will increase the capabilities to detect objects concealed on persons, or hidden inside the body of persons. The proposed technology should be able to detect concealments on moving persons and should be based on non-ionising approaches that provide necessary safety and privacy.

Improved security in open-source and open-specification hardware for connected devices

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Code: 10196 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-CS-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 21/10/2021

The quality of hardware and software, notably open source, for IoT and connected devices is improving. The aim is to support European trustworthy platforms by methods, tools and technologies that foster a stronger Cybersecurity, which can serve in a variety of connected devices.

Ensured infrastructure resilience in case of Pandemics

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Code: 10193 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-INFRA-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

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.

Improved border checks for travel facilitation across external borders and improved experiences for both passengers and border authorities’ staff

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Code: 10187 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Research should develop and systematically test and validate solutions to speed up and facilitate the border crossing experience (at land, sea and/or border crossing points for both travellers and staff of border authorities).

Developing a prioritisation mechanism for research programming in standardisation related to natural hazards and/or CBRN-E sectors

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Code: 10180 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Increasing resilience to natural disasters or CBRN-E events closely relies on management procedures, technologies and tools. There is a need to ensure that any standardisation activities where a significant contribution to improve the disaster resilience through standardisation can be expected are developed in close cooperation with end users and prioritised with them while paying attention to the legal frameworks in place.

Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction for extreme climate events: from early warning systems to long term adaptation and resilience building

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Code: 10172 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

In contemporary society, the capacity of communities and governments to manage expected and/or unexpected extreme climate events depends heavily on effective governance throughout the entire Disaster Risk Management cycle. This covers operational mechanisms ranging from short-term actions to long-term adaptation strategies and resilience building, including nature-based solutions.

Domestic and sexual violence are prevented and combated

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Code: 10167 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Domestic violence keeps on being a persistent crime throughout Europe but the number of cases that are effectively reported to Police Authorities is very low. One of the causes is the limited protection offered to victims, fear, reluctance of neighbours to intervene by informing the Police Authorities, lack of awareness whom to turn to, which mechanisms exist, etc.

Proposals are expected to address one of the following options:

• Option A: Domestic violence
• Option B: Sexual violence

Fight against organised environmental crime

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Code: 10163 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-09 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 30/06/2021 | End submission calls: 23/11/2021

Environmental crime breaches environmental legislation and causes significant harm or risk to the environment, climate and/or human health. Therefore, activities proposed within this topic should address both the technological and societal dimensions of environmental crime in a balanced way, as well as the needs of Police Authorities and other relevant security practitioners.