Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces
Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces supports police and security practitioners with tools, procedures and training to counter emerging terrorist threats.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: May 5, 2027 (Opening) | November 4, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €9 million total topic budget; €4.5 million EU contribution per project; 2 expected grants
Summary: Supports innovative tools, procedures and training to protect European citizens against emerging terrorist threats, including in public spaces.
Key Information: Consortia must include at least 3 Police Authorities as active beneficiaries from 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
Description
This European Commission Horizon Europe Innovation Action supports new, upcoming or unforeseen terrorism challenges and creative or disruptive solutions to improve European citizens’ security. Part of Civil Security for Society 2027, it addresses issues not covered by other Fighting Crime and Terrorism topics across the 2021–2027 calls. Projects should strengthen European police authorities’ and security practitioners’ ability to identify and prevent emerging threats.
Expected results include harmonised tools and procedures, improved cooperation with international actors, and training curricula for countering terrorism. Solutions must respect personal data protection and fundamental rights. Proposals should explain demonstration, testing or validation activities and plan future uptake and scaling at national and EU levels. Completed projects are expected to reach technology readiness levels 6–8.
