Enhanced security and management of borders, maritime environment, activities and transport, by increased surveillance capability, including high altitude, long endurance aerial support
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action focuses on significantly enhancing security and management across EU land, air, and sea borders, including the maritime environment, activities, and transport. The program aims to boost surveillance capabilities through advanced technologies, ensuring robust external borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. Projects will develop and validate high-TRL solutions, requiring collaborative efforts from EU Border or Coast Guard Authorities.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program's activities, and its overarching objectives. The program primarily targets Border and Coast Guard Authorities from EU Member States or Associated countries, focusing on enhancing security across EU external borders through improved surveillance and management.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, alongside information on supported developmental stages and relevant technological focus areas.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the nature of the financial support, including the instrument type, funding amounts per project, and overall budget allocations for the call.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, and other important provisions.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application and selection processes, detailing how proposals are submitted, evaluated, and how decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that govern the program, including its primary authorization and key regulatory frameworks. It also details where applicants can access these official texts for reference.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
An indicative budget of 20,000,000 € was allocated for the broader call HORIZON-CL3-2021-BM-01 (shared with related topics BM-01-03 and BM-01-05).
Deadline:
22.11.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States or Associated countries (for applicants); activities cover EU external borders (land, air, sea), maritime environment, and associated transport/infrastructure.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Other
Beneficiaries:
Border and Coast Guard Authorities, Security Practitioners, Customs Authorities, Travellers, Supply Chain Operators
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), Networks of Practitioners projects (H2020 Secure Societies), Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation (Horizon Europe Cluster 3), Community of Users for Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies (CERIS), other security research and innovation working groups set-up by EU Agencies.
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