Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 4, 2027
Funding Amounts: €9,000,000 total; typical grant around €3,000,000; up to 3 grants expected; lump sum funding
Summary: Supports integration of advanced, trustworthy AI into disaster crisis decision support systems to improve civil preparedness, response efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Information: Requires active involvement of disaster risk authorities and local/regional responders from at least 3 EU/Associated Countries.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to enhance decision support systems for disaster crises by leveraging emerging technologies—especially trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI)—to improve civil preparedness and crisis management. Projects should focus on developing advanced AI-driven tools for real-time data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making support, enabling authorities and first responders to move from early warning to early action with increased speed and accuracy. Emphasis is placed on transparency, explainability, inclusivity, and ethical use of AI, while also fostering collaboration among stakeholders and ensuring usability for diverse user groups. Integration with existing disaster management frameworks and alignment with EU guidelines on AI ethics and resilience-building are essential.
