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Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security

European Commission·Multilateral

This opportunity funds research and innovation actions to support disruptive technological innovations for civil security, with an emphasis on testing, validation, and transition from low-TRL research into operational use. It is intended for projects involving researchers, public authorities, industry partners, and at least two relevant practitioners plus one Research and Technology Organisation. The expected outcome is improved preparedness, response capabilities, and risk mitigation through more robust and interoperable security technologies.

Go / No-Go Memo

This opportunity looks relevant, but the strongest path is likely through a partner or consortium.

Partner

This is a civil security research-and-innovation call that could be of indirect interest because it requires practitioners and focuses on preparedness and risk mitigation. However, the source does not show a clear role for IFRC or National Societies, and the opportunity is framed around security research with practitioner/RTO participation rather than humanitarian programming.

Strategic fit

strong

Academic is the strongest profile match at 85/100; relevance is 34/100.

Eligibility risk

moderate

Eligible applicant types include Academic, Government, Private_Sector.

Deadline feasibility

moderate

The call closes in 15 days, so proposal capacity is the main constraint.

Funding attractiveness

moderate

The tracked ceiling is €3M across 2 awards.

Partnership need

moderate

This may be stronger with a Academic lead or co-applicant based on fit scores.

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Expected Outcome

Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes:

Improved preparedness, evidence-based approaches and response capabilities, along with a strengthened ability to mitigate risks from diverse threats, by integrating validated disruptive technologies into real-world operations;
Accelerated adoption of innovative solutions by reducing barriers through rigorous testing and validation, fostering collaboration among public authorities, industry, and researchers to align technologies with real-world needs.

Scope

This topic aims to support the integration of disruptive technological innovations [1] into civil security by strengthening research and innovation activities that enhance preparedness, response capabilities, and risk mitigation. A key focus is bridging the gap between early-stage, low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research and applied security solutions, ensuring that emerging technologies are effectively transitioned into operational use. Proposals should prioritize disruptive solutions that address diverse security threats while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of civil security operations.

Emphasis should be placed on ensuring that these technologies are robust, reliable, scalable, and aligned with the needs of security practitioners. This includes fostering a structured pathway for transitioning low TRL innovations into practical applications, ensuring rigorous testing and validation processes for safety, performance, and interoperability. To achieve this, proposals should promote strong collaboration between researchers, public authorities, industry partners, and end-users.

Such partnerships will help align technological advancements with real-world security needs, facilitating the co-development of solutions that are both innovative and operationally relevant. Ensuring that emerging technologies are ethically sound, transparent, and accessible will also be crucial to their successful adoption. The expected outcomes of this topic include improved preparedness through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies tailored to emerging security challenges, enhanced risk mitigation capabilities, and the accelerated integration of disruptive innovations into civil security frameworks.

By fostering a collaborative ecosystem, projects should ensure that promising research transitions effectively into practical security applications, contributing to a more resilient and adaptive civil security landscape across Europe. To ensure that the proposed research and innovation activities are aligned to EU long-term strategic priorities, proposers are encouraged to consult relevant technology foresight exercises [2] . Finally, proposals are expected to address all applicable considerations expressed in the Introduction of the Strengthened Security Research and Innovation Destination. Technology Readiness Level - Technology readiness level expected from completed projects Activities are expected to achieve TRL 4-5 by the end of the project – see General Annex B. [1] In the context of this Destination, the concept of ‘disruptive technological innovations’ refers to breakthrough technologies starting at low or very low TRL ( [2] See, for instance, Conte, N., Maleville, A. d., Favino, R., Garcia Monreal, E., Montanari, E. et al., Emerging risks and opportunities for EU internal security stemming from new technologies , Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2760/9617320

Preparedness for ResponseResearchEvidence & LearningDigital & AIRisk ManagementSDG 9SDG 11SDG 16

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