Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society

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Horizon Europe – Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society – Open & forthcoming topics
Topic CodeTopic TitleStatusDeadlineIndicative Budget
Call HORIZON-CL3-2026-01
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-01Advanced border surveillance and situational awarenessOpen5 November 2026~€12M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-02Accessible and available travel facilitationOpen5 November 2026~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-03Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border managementOpen5 November 2026~€1.33M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparednessOpen5 November 2026~€12M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impactsOpen5 November 2026~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditionsOpen5 November 2026~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutionsOpen5 November 2026~€10M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient EuropeOpen5 November 2026~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challengesOpen5 November 2026~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to dataOpen5 November 2026~€9M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-03Missing persons: prevention and investigationOpen5 November 2026~€5M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crimeOpen5 November 2026~€6M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-05Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schoolsOpen5 November 2026~€10M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-06Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposesOpen5 November 2026~€3M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-01Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructureOpen5 November 2026~€10M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02Security challenges of the green transition in urban and peri-urban areasOpen5 November 2026~€4M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenariosOpen5 November 2026~€9M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil securityOpen5 November 2026~€3M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-02Demand-led innovation in securityOpen5 November 2026~€6M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03Public procurement of innovation for securityOpen5 November 2026~€2M
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-04Development of ecosystem and next-generation capabilities for a secured European Critical Communication System in civil securityOpen5 November 2026~€3M
Call HORIZON-CL3-2027-01
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-01Open topic on research and innovation for effective management of EU external borders that promotes fundamental rights and EU valuesForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-02Trusted, secure, quality future digital travel credentialsForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-03Detection and characterisation of threats or illegal/ smuggled goods in cargoForthcoming4 November 2027~€14M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-01Open Topic on advanced protective gear optimized for CBRN-E environments and new generation of smart protective equipment for disaster respondersForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-02Societal resilience, engagement of the younger generations and digital innovation for disaster resilienceForthcoming4 November 2027~€6M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-03Enhancing decision support system for disaster crises: leveraging emerging technologies for improved civil preparedness and crisis managementForthcoming4 November 2027~€9M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-04Enhancing preparedness for large-scale cross-border disastersForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-01Online harms detection and investigation tools using a short development cycle modelForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-02Community policing in diverse societies in EuropeForthcoming4 November 2027~€6M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-03Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crimeForthcoming4 November 2027~€6M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-04Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spacesForthcoming4 November 2027~€9M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-05Effective and evidence-based responses to the increased availability and use of synthetic drugs and stimulants in EuropeForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-01Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructuresForthcoming4 November 2027~€12M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-02Impact of malicious use of Open-Source Intelligence on critical infrastructure business continuityForthcoming4 November 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-01Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovationForthcoming4 November 2027~€4.5M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-02Open grounds for future pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologiesForthcoming4 November 2027~€2M
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-03Demand-led innovation in securityForthcoming4 November 2027~€6M

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Want to explore real case studies from this cluster? The books below are a great place to start.

Lages, Luis Filipe (2026), “Transforming Leadership, Innovation and Strategy: The VCW Method for Decision Making”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (346 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-1-2

Lages, Luis Filipe (2026). “Decide Smarter in Business and Life: Transforming Decision Making with VCW”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (289 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-2-9

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