Improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies

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Code: 29903 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies.

Crime as a service

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Code: 29900 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The Crime-as-a-service (CaaS) model proliferates and becomes a prominent feature not only for the cybercriminal underground, but also for traditional criminals hiring specialised digital and financial services. Thus, availability of exploit kits and other services not only serves cybercriminals with low technical skills, but also makes the operations of mature and organised threat actors more efficient.

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• European Police Authorities and policy makers are provided with a robust analysis of the evolution of the contemporary organised crime, its structure, role of hierarchy, membership in the organisation and subcontracting of specialised criminal services.
• Policy makers benefit from an analysis of the legal framework utilised for countering organised crime, in terms of the validity of the legal definitions and penal provisions adopted and their impact on the effectiveness of judicial verdicts;
• Improved knowledge within European security institutions regarding developments in the field of organised crime and prospects for the future.

A harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis

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Code: 29898 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic is focused on a harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis.

Proposals are expected to address one of the following options:

• Option A: A harmonised European approach is needed on the study of chemical analysis (composition) in drugs.
• Option B: A reliable and easy-to-use detection of chemical submission drugs in beverages and urine.

Processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection

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Code: 29896 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focus processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection.
The successful proposal should have a clear strategy related to quality data sets to be used for training and testing. The innovation efforts should provide support to web-based data analysis that can facilitate e.g. the fight against hate speech, human trafficking, terrorism or child sexual exploitation in an online environment.

Increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery

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Code: 29894 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Τhis topic focuses on increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery.

Internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors

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Code: 29892 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

To achieve a more robust and consistent opportunity to practice, test and evaluate CBRN-E tools and technologies (resulting from research actions and/or standard developments) within Europe and beyond, it is necessary to strengthen networking of existing training and testing facilities and centres and to extend it to relevant CBRN-E Centres of Excellence located in non-EU countries.
Therefore, this topic focuses on the internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors.

Open Topic

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Code: 29890 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces, that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2021-2022, Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2023 and Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024.

New methods and technologies in service of community policing and transferable best practices

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Code: 29887 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focus on the establishement of new methods and technologies in service of community policing and transferable best practices.

Robotics: Autonomous or semi-autonomous UGV systems to supplement skills for use in hazardous environments

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Code: 29885 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on Robotics: Autonomous or semi-autonomous UGV systems to supplement skills for use in hazardous environments.

Firstly, there is a need to identify the fields and domains that will benefit from (autonomous) robotic systems.
Secondly, the identified gaps and needs should be the basis for proof-of-concept research and development studies.
Thirdly, first responders’ training, preparedness, and mindset should be considered when bringing new technologies into the field.
Fourthly, the relevant infrastructure needs to be put in place.

Operability and standardisation in response to biological toxin incidents

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Code: 29883 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Existing and new national procedures need to be developed and implemented in an operational and coherent European crisis response network capable of addressing the threats posed by biological toxins.
There is a need for evaluation, training and advancement of on-site detection methods for responders, as well as the integration of emerging detection technologies into marketable solutions.

This topic focuses on operability and standardisation in response to biological toxin incidents.

Identify, inspect, neutralise Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at sea

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Code: 29881 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

A large amount of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), estimated by experts in the tens of thousands of tons, lay in European seas and often close to European shores. UXO represents a substantial safety risk for economic operators at sea, and citizens, as well as for the environment. UXO also represents a security risk, as some of this dangerous material is relatively easily retrievable and could be misused in illicit, including criminal and terrorist, acts. These security threats could be linked directly to maritime security and infrastructures (to deny or ransom a port, for example), or be moved towards other illicit acts.

This topic focuses on identify, inspect, neutralise Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at sea.

Beyond the state-of-the-art “biometrics on the move” for border checks

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Code: 29878 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:

• Updated, European-based, knowledge and development on robust biometrics technologies that could be used for recognition (identification and verification) of people crossing external EU borders, demonstrating a clear advancement beyond the current state-of-the-art;
• Maximisation of travellers’ experience and of security reassurances, minimising handling of personal data and maximising accuracy, reliability and throughput of the recognition process;
• Contribution to improving the operational response capacity of the EBCG at border crossing points and to capabilities that strengthen the Schengen area, by providing security at its external borders that also reassure on maintaining the free movement within its borders.

Interoperability of systems and equipment at tactical level; between equipment and databases; and/or between databases of threats and materials

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Code: 29875 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The solution(s) proposed under this topic should define the requirements and way forward to enable and enhance the interoperability of customs control equipment and of data used in different Member States and/or by different authorities at national level, as well as Commission systems.

Capabilities for border surveillance and situational awareness

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Code: 29872 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-BM-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the capabilities for border surveillance and situational awareness.

External borders of the European Union and of the Schengen area, ranging from those closer to the Mediterranean to the Nordic Countries external land borders, present different border surveillance challenges. These differences may lead to difficulties in efficiently monitoring them, deterring illegal activities across the external borders, as well as trafficking of human beings and exploitation of irregular migration that avoid border crossing points. Solutions should hence allow re-orienting capacity and resources accordingly (through physical portability and/or other approaches). Cooperation for surveillance along borders requires compatibility and interoperability among legacy and planned systems.

Open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

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Code: 29870 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies.

End-users and public procurers from several countries are invited to submit proposals for a preparatory action that should build the grounds for a future Pre-Commercial Procurement action. Both this preparatory action and the future PCP action are open to proposals oriented to the acquisition of R&D services for the development of innovative technologies, systems, tools or techniques to enhance border security, to fight against crime and terrorism, to protect infrastructure and public spaces, and/or to make societies more resilient against natural or human-made disasters.

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

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Code: 29868 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-02 Grant | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The topic focuses on accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation.
This topic aims to offer a collaborative environment for small and medium innovators to tailor their innovations to the specific needs of civil security end-users.

Privacy-preserving and identity management technologies

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Code: 29866 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on privacy and identity management technologies.

Security of robust AI systems

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Code: 29864 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the security of AI systems.

Secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Dataspaces)

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Code: 29862 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-CS-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Dataspaces).

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

• Tools to support cybersecurity resilience, preparedness, awareness, and detection within critical infrastructures and across supply chains;
• Cloud infrastructures vulnerabilities mitigation;
• Secure integration of untrusted IoT in trusted environments;
• Use of Zero-Trust architectures;
• Trust & Security for massive connected IoT ecosystems & lifecycle management;
• AI-based automation tools for cyber threat intelligence.

Facilitating strategic cooperation to ensure the provision of essential services

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Code: 29854 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-INFRA-01-01 Grant | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on facilitating strategic cooperation to ensure the provision of essential services.

Proposals under this topic should support the competent authorities of Member States to identify and develop the most suitable tools, solutions and strategies to ensure the resilience of key sectors and thus facilitate the implementation of [related/ future] EU legislation.

Applicants should focus on delivering solutions that can be used by the competent authorities of EU Member States, to support their task in overseeing the resilience of key sectors in line with relevant EU rules.