19 July 2024

Horizon Europe, Cluster 3: Civil security for society responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters. Encompasses increased cybersecurity, disaster-resilient society, climate-neutral production, sustainable renovation of buildings, and synergies with other programmes.

From SMEs to large entities, universities, or even research and technology organizations (RTOs), can apply to Cluster 3, Civil security for society.

What is the budget for Civil security for society?

The consortium, with at least 3 independent entities from 3 different EU countries, can appy for budget varies depending on the topic, from 1M€ to 7M€.

How much if the grant going to finance?

The cofunding rate goes from 70% (Innovation Actions) to 100% (Research and Innovation Actions, and Coordination and Support Actions).

Which kind of projects are eligible for Civil security for society?

Better protect the EU and its citizens against Crime and Terrorism (8): Radicalisation and gender, CBRN-E detection capacities in small architecture, Tracing of cryptocurrencies transactions related to criminal purposes; Mitigating new threats and adapting investigation strategies in the era of Internet of Things; Lawful evidence collection in online child sexual abuse investigations, including undercover; Open Topics; Combating hate speech online and offline.

Effective management of EU external borders (5): Advanced user-friendly, compatible, secure identity and travel document management; Detection and tracking of illegal and trafficked goods; Open Topic; Integrated risk-based border control that mitigates public security risk, reduces false positives and strengthens privacy; Interoperability for border and maritime surveillance and situational awareness.

Resilient Infrastructure (3): Resilient and secure urban planning and new tools for EU territorial entities; Advanced real-time data analysis used for infrastructure resilience; Open Topic.

Increased Cybersecurity (2): Post-quantum cryptography transition; Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment.

Disaster-Resilient Society for Europe (5): Prevention, detection, response, and mitigation of chemical, biological and radiological threats to agricultural production, feed and food processing, distribution and consumption; Hi-tech capacities for crisis response and recovery after a natural-technological (NaTech) disaster; Cost-effective sustainable technologies and crisis management strategies for RN large-scale protection of population and infrastructures after a nuclear blast or nuclear facility incident; Harmonised / Standard protocols for the implementation of alert and impact forecasting systems as well as transnational emergency management in the areas of high-impact weather / climatic and geological disasters; Open Topic

Strengthened Security Research and Innovation (2) Demand-led innovation through public procurement; Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation.

Until when I can apply to Civil security for society?

The deadline is 20/11/24. There are no duration rules, but typically between 2-4 years.

  • Research and Innovation Actions: low to medium TRL (technology readiness level).
  • Innovation Actions: medium to high TRL (technology readiness level) closer to market.

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