Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 12, 2025 (Full application, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €3M total for the topic; expected EU contribution per project: ~€1.5M; 2 projects funded; project duration up to 2 years; lump sum funding
Summary: Supports SME-driven innovation for civil security by fostering collaborations to develop advanced digital solutions aligned with EU security priorities.
Key Information: At least 50% of the budget must go to SMEs; non-SME/RTOs limited to 15%; consortium must include at least 2 SMEs from different countries and 1 end-user organisation.