Online harms detection and investigation tools using a short development cycle model - European Commission
This grant funds research and development of modular, rapidly adaptable tools for Police Authorities to detect and investigate emerging online threats across Europe.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 4, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~€7,833,000 total budget | 1 grant expected | Project duration minimum 48 months
Summary: Funding for agile, modular tools to help Police Authorities detect and investigate emerging online harms, with rapid development cycles and strong stakeholder collaboration.
Key Information: Requires at least 3 Police Authorities from 3 different EU/Associated countries as beneficiaries.
Description
This grant supports the development of agile detection and investigation tools designed to counter rapidly evolving online harms that threaten citizens' security and well-being. The focus is on creating modular, user-friendly tools tailored to the operational needs of Police Authorities, allowing for quick integration of new functionalities and updates as threats emerge. Projects must use short development cycles to ensure rapid response to issues like identity theft, disinformation, deepfakes, phishing, digital violence, and online payment fraud.
Collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and Police Authorities is essential, with an emphasis on iterative tool development and continuous feedback from practitioners. Engagement with the Europol Innovation Lab is expected, and, where relevant, with the EU Drugs Agency and CEPOL to ensure legal/ethical compliance and effective practitioner training.
The overarching aim is to foster a proactive, effective, and inclusive response to safeguarding online spaces across Europe.
