Civil Security for Society

Calls for proposals for EU funding under Horizon Europe Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society are opening on 29 June. Over €170 million is available. Find out all information on the topics, timelines, and register on our website for the upcoming Info Days and Brokerage Event (27-28 June) held in Brussels and online.

The Work Programme for Civil Security for Society – which outlines budget, topics, and goals for Horizon Europe security research for 2023 and 2024 – was amended by the European Commission in April. This means €50 million more for EU security research, helping strengthen Europe’s resilience and crisis preparedness.

Applying for Horizon Europe funding can be overwhelming. That is why we have compiled a list of dos and don’ts to follow when drafting and submitting your proposal: DO read the work programmes carefully but DON’T rush, take your time! Read our comprehensive list to help boost your chances of acquiring Horizon Europe funding and transforming your research.

166 evaluators – from 32 different countries and supported by rapporteurs, ethics experts, and observers – have reviewed proposals submitted under a Horizon Europ Civil Security for Society 2022 call. For this call, €122.5 million is available for selected projects.

Organisations and partners working on Horizon 2020 EU-funded security projects were active in Türkiye and Syria following the catastrophic earthquake in February. They provided support and equipment and applied their expertise to help save lives. Read about their work in an article, written by the European Research Executive Agency for the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, below.

Without a clear overview of the scene, first responders can be impaired, and lives are put at risk. By harnessing the power of sensory data, the ASSISTANCE project has developed ways to increase situational awareness at disaster scenes. The technology will enable emergency services to work more effectively, helping to keep Europeans safe. Read the Success Story below.

Critical infrastructures are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Such an attack on Europe’s Electrical Power and Energy System would have devastating consequences. That’s why the PHOENIX project is developing a cyber-shield security platform to both detect and survive cyberattacks.

The Civil Security for Society Info Days will be held on 27 June online and in Brussels in the Marriott Hotel Grand Place. Attend to find out how to apply for EU security research. Register below!

The Brokerage Event will be held on 28 June, also online and in the Marriott Hotel Grand Place in Brussels. Attend for the chance to network with other partners looking to apply for EU security research under these calls for proposals.

The Security Research Event (SRE) is where policymakers, first responders, researchers, and industry discuss challenges for civil security, and ways in which research and innovation can contribute towards policy goals. SRE 2023 will feature the Security Innovation Award Ceremony. Regularly check out our events section for updates on this event and other research events!