Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness - European Commission
This grant supports innovative research to develop inclusive digital tools and frameworks that enhance disaster risk awareness and preparedness across Europe.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 5, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage) — 17:00 Brussels time
Funding Amounts: Total budget: €6,000,000; typical project size: ~€3,000,000; expected number of grants: 2; project duration usually 36–48 months.
Summary: Supports development of innovative, inclusive tools and frameworks to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe, with a focus on technology and societal resilience.
Description
This grant, under the Horizon Europe "Civil Security for Society" programme, supports research and innovation actions aimed at advancing risk awareness and disaster preparedness. Projects should design, validate, and implement novel approaches—such as digital platforms, immersive technologies, and participatory tools—to foster a culture of safety and resilience. Emphasis is placed on inclusivity, integrating the perspectives of marginalized and vulnerable groups, and leveraging advanced technologies (e.g., AI-driven decision-support systems, digital twins, predictive analytics) for crisis response and adaptive governance. The initiative encourages robust collaboration among public authorities, civil society, local communities, and the private sector to co-create comprehensive preparedness plans and interoperable solutions for disaster management, aligning with both EU and international disaster risk reduction frameworks.
