Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security - European Commission
Supports collaborative research to advance disruptive technologies from early-stage development to operational civil security solutions in Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: Approx. €1.5 million per project; 2 grants expected; lump sum funding; project duration typically 2–4 years.
Summary: Funds research and innovation to transition disruptive technologies into practical civil security solutions through collaborative, cross-sectoral projects.
Key Information: Requires at least 2 security practitioner organizations and 1 Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) as beneficiaries.
Description
This opportunity from the European Commission supports the integration of disruptive technological innovations into civil security, with the aim of strengthening research and innovation activities that enhance preparedness, response capabilities, and risk mitigation across Europe. The focus is on bridging the gap between early-stage, low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research (TRL < 4) and applied security solutions, ensuring that breakthrough technologies transition effectively into operational use.
Projects should prioritize disruptive solutions addressing diverse security threats, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of civil security operations, and ensuring that technologies are robust, scalable, and aligned with practitioners’ needs. Proposals must foster collaboration among researchers, public authorities, industry partners, and end-users to co-develop innovative and operationally relevant solutions. Ethical, transparent, and accessible adoption of technologies is strongly emphasized. The overarching goal is to foster a resilient and adaptive civil security landscape across Europe.
