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

June 12, 2025 (opening) | November 12, 2025 (deadline)

€5,000,000 total; expected one grant, up to €5M; max. €60,000 per third-party support

Supports the acceleration of security innovation uptake by providing advanced advisory, market, and technology transfer services to SMEs, start-ups, and practitioners.

Consortium must include at least 2 Research and Technology Organisations.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions within the security sector by providing a comprehensive package of advisory and support services. The initiative targets SMEs, start-ups, and security practitioners, helping them bridge the gap between research and market deployment. Services include funding and procurement guidance, market research, proof-of-concept development, investor search, technology validation, and entrepreneurial skills training. The project is expected to foster stronger collaboration across the security innovation ecosystem, build on existing EU initiatives, and establish a sustainable support mechanism for ongoing innovation uptake. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: June 12, 2025 - Proposal deadline: November 12, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €5,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 1 - Typical project duration: up to 5 years - Financial support to third parties (e.g., SMEs, start-ups) is optional and capped at €60,000 per third party --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf)). - The consortium must include at least **two Research and Technology Organisations** as beneficiaries. - Applicants must demonstrate proven experience in security technology development and innovation. - Balanced expertise across relevant domains (security operations, technology, industry, market, etc.) is required. - Proposals must ensure transparency, equal treatment, and representativeness in the selection of supported organisations. --- ## 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-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, proposal page limits, and other requirements are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - The project must propose clear, effective processes for selecting and supporting organisations, subject to approval by the European Commission. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should build upon previous EU-funded initiatives (e.g., iProcureNet, Multirate, Horizon Results Booster, EACTDA, EAFIP) where relevant. - The project should include a plan for the sustainability of services beyond the grant period, ideally establishing a permanent, self-sustaining support mechanism. - Integration of gender dimension is required only if relevant to the research objectives. - Financial support to third parties must not duplicate activities already funded under other EU actions. --- ## External Links - [Full call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&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) - [Work Programme 2025 – Civil Security for Society](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-6-civil-security-for-society_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [General Annexes 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](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) - [iProcureNet](https://www.iprocurenet.eu/) - [Multirate](https://www.multirate.eu/) - [Horizon Results Booster](https://www.horizonresultsbooster.eu/) - [EACTDA](https://www.eactda.eu/) - [EAFIP](https://eafip.eu/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Resource | |-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Framework queries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT/Portal support | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

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