[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 2026 (anticipated call opening and deadline)

Multi-million euro collaborative grants; typical project duration 2–4 years.

Supports cross-border R&D for disaster resilience, preparedness, and emergency response in Europe under Horizon Europe Cluster 3.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details and dates are subject to change.

--- ## Description This EU Horizon Europe Cluster 3 opportunity funds collaborative research and innovation projects focused on testing and validating tools, technologies, and data for cross-border prevention, preparedness, and response to climate extremes, geological events, and chemical, biological, or radiological emergencies. The call aims to enhance societal resilience by supporting the development and demonstration of solutions that improve disaster risk management, reduce vulnerability, and foster knowledge sharing between research, industry, and public sector actors across Europe. Projects are expected to address significant gaps in disaster response and preparedness, facilitate interoperability and cross-border cooperation, and contribute to the development of robust, scalable solutions for use in real-world emergency scenarios. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening and submission deadline: March 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Multi-million euro funding envelopes per project (typical for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 calls) - Project duration typically ranges from 2 to 4 years - Funding covers direct costs, overhead, and eligible expenses for international consortia --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including: - Research organizations - Universities - Industry partners (including SMEs) - Public authorities and civil protection agencies - NGOs and other relevant stakeholders - Consortia must include partners from at least three EU Member States or associated countries - Proposals must address the scope and expected outcomes defined in the call text --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) - Submission is electronic, following the official Horizon Europe guidelines and templates - The process typically includes: - Consortium formation and partner search - Preparation of a detailed research and innovation proposal - Online submission before the deadline - Evaluation is conducted by independent experts based on excellence, impact, and quality of implementation --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted call; the final call text, budget, and deadlines will be published on the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Participation from non-EU countries may be possible under certain conditions - Projects are expected to align with EU policies on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and civil security --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Official Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Overview](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/programmes) - [European Commission – About](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funding Portal Help | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Open topic on testing / validating tools, technologies and data used in cross-border prevention, preparedness and responses to climate extreme and geological events and chemical, biological or radiological emergency threats

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