Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness - European Commission
Funds research to develop advanced, ethical, and integrated surveillance solutions for improved situational awareness at European land and sea borders.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: €12,000,000 total; typical grant around €6,000,000; single-stage; 2 grants expected
Summary: Supports research and innovation for advanced, rights-respecting situational awareness and surveillance of European land and sea borders.
Key Information: Requires at least 2 Border or Coast Guard Authorities from different EU/Associated countries as beneficiaries.
Description
This funding opportunity from the European Commission under Horizon Europe targets research and innovation actions designed to advance the situational awareness and surveillance of land and sea borders in Europe. The call seeks projects that address emerging challenges such as large-scale migration, conflicts, and the illicit use of unmanned vehicles. Funded solutions should deliver measurable improvements in detection, localization, response time, automation, and system resilience, while complying with legal and ethical standards and safeguarding fundamental rights. Proposals must integrate with existing European border surveillance systems, aim for cost reduction and energy efficiency, and foster cross-border cooperation with modular, scalable solutions tailored to regional needs.
