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

November 5, 2026

€2,000,000 total budget | ~€2,000,000 per grant | 1 grant expected

Supports early adoption and scaling of innovative civil security solutions to address emerging threats in the EU.

--- ## Description This grant, under Horizon Europe, funds the public procurement of innovative solutions for civil security. The initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption and deployment of novel security technologies that have been partially demonstrated and are close to market readiness, but not yet widely adopted. Projects should address critical security challenges, such as emerging threats (including post-quantum cryptography), and emphasize sustainability, interoperability, adaptability, and commercial viability. The program aims to bridge the gap between procurement needs and industry offerings through open market consultations and supports the EU’s broader goals of technological sovereignty and market innovation. --- ## Due Dates - Full proposal deadline: November 5, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €2,000,000 - Expected grant size: approximately €2,000,000 (one grant anticipated) - Funding supports the scaling, refinement, and deployment of innovative security solutions, including procurement costs. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must include at least 3 practitioners and 3 public procurers from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - One organization can count as both a practitioner and a public procurer. - Among the public procurers, at least two must be independent legal entities from different Member States or Associated Countries, with at least one established in a Member State. - The third procurer may be a private entity or NGO providing public interest services. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries as detailed in [Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Additional eligibility and security requirements may apply; see the [call page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) and General Annex H. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must follow the page limits and layout specified in the application form. - Evaluation is based on best-value-for-money, technical performance, and long-term value. - Required documents and templates are available in the [Submission System](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) and in [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Open market consultations are part of the process to identify procurement gaps. --- ## Additional Information - Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) distribution will be clearly outlined in the PPI call for tenders. - Proposals should address all relevant considerations in the Strengthened Security Research and Innovation Destination introduction. - The grant supports the deployment of solutions that have demonstrated potential but need further scaling or real-world testing. - For projects using satellite-based data, beneficiaries must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (2026-2027)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Main Contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contact Points| [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

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