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

November 5, 2026

Around €4,500,000 per project | 2 grants expected under this topic | Lump sum funding

Funds innovative, sector-specific solutions to strengthen the resilience of critical entities against natural, human-induced, and hybrid disasters, with an emphasis on interoperability and cross-border cooperation.

--- ## Description This European Commission funding opportunity supports the development and demonstration of advanced, targeted technological and governance solutions to reinforce the resilience of critical entities against a wide range of hazards. These include natural disasters (such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and storms), human-induced incidents, as well as hybrid and cascading NaTech (natural hazard triggered technological) scenarios. The call seeks projects that move beyond generic resilience frameworks to create sector-specific, interoperable, and modular tools and platforms for preparedness, response, and recovery. Proposals should address systemic vulnerabilities, enhance risk assessment and decision support, foster multi-level and cross-border cooperation, and demonstrate measurable improvements in both technological and organisational resilience. Projects must be grounded in recent risk assessments, draw on lessons learned from past disruptive events, and involve simulations or real-world testing with public authorities, emergency responders, and critical service operators. Alignment with relevant EU policy frameworks and international cooperation are encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - November 5, 2026: Full application deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €9,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 2 - Typical grant size: Around €4,500,000 per project - Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Horizon Europe Innovation Actions scheme --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must include at least 3 relevant practitioners from EU Member States or Associated Countries. These practitioners may include: - Critical infrastructure operators - Authorities responsible for critical infrastructure resilience - Civil protection authorities - First responder organisations/agencies - Authorities managing NaTech events - Law enforcement or private security companies for critical infrastructure - Entities established in eligible countries but directly or indirectly controlled by China (or by a legal entity established in China) are not eligible to participate. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries (see [Annex B](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)) - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. --- ## 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-INFRA-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Planned call opening: May 6, 2026 - Deadline: November 5, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Proposals must follow the [standard application form for Innovation Actions](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - Detailed instructions, templates, and guidance are available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - Proposals must include a completed "Information about security practitioners" table as per the application form template. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must avoid duplication with other related Horizon Europe projects and should coordinate to maximize impact. - Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS satellite services is required if satellite-based data is involved. - Proposals should be grounded in existing risk assessments and demonstrate cross-border, multi-actor coordination. - All legal and financial requirements are detailed in the [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). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-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 (Eligibility, Financial, Legal)](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) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Main Contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal issues) | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](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) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | ---

Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios - European Commission

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