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.
Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crime supports police and civil society research on tools and training to prevent and detect crime.
Open topic on research and innovation for effective management of EU external borders that promotes fundamental rights and EU values funds consortia’s border research to advance rights-respecting security.
Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures supports operators and authorities through innovation in security tools, risk assessment and training to strengthen protection against evolving threats.
Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation supports SMEs adapting mature civil security technologies to end-user needs, accelerating technology transfer and uptake.
Demand-led innovation in security supports public buyers procuring R&D services to develop and validate innovative technologies that meet shared civil security needs and prepare for wider adoption.