Detection, identification and monitoring (DIM) of CBRN threats

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) of CBRN threats program is a European Defence Fund (EDF) initiative focusing on advanced research and technology development for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defence. It aims to enhance the EU's capabilities to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor hazardous agents, improving situational awareness for military commanders and civilian protection alike. This program supports collaborative projects involving industry, research organizations, and end-users across EU Member States.

Who is Funded by the CBRN DIM Program

This section details the eligible entities and geographical scope of the program, along with its core objectives. It clarifies who can apply for funding under the EDF-2021-MCBRN-R-CBRNDIM call and where the project activities are expected to take place, emphasizing the strategic goals of enhancing defence capabilities against CBRN threats.

What Projects and Technologies are Funded?

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on critical advancements in CBRN threat detection. It also addresses the developmental stages of projects supported and general information on eligible and excluded costs, highlighting the program's focus on research and technological innovation.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of instrument and the total budget allocated. It clarifies the nature of funding for projects focused on enhancing CBRN threat detection capabilities within the European Defence Fund.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions for applicants, covering everything from application requirements and consortium formation to specific regulatory frameworks and other important provisions. Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for successful participation in the CBRN DIM funding program.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting their proposals and explains how selection decisions are made. It provides essential information on preparing applications and understanding the award channels for the Detection, Identification, and Monitoring of CBRN Threats program.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the CBRN DIM funding program. It identifies the primary source of its mandate and other key regulations that shape its implementation and funding management, ensuring transparency and compliance.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

18,500,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

2021-12-09

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Planning, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation and communication), CESKE VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V PRAZE (sensors, measurement systems, instrumentation, magnetics, videometry, space and airborne systems, automotive electronics, distributed and embedded systems, diagnostics, non-destructive testing, signal processing, human factors and biomedical measurements, security), GAUSS S.R.L. (interpretation of DIM data, mapping of CBRN capacities, advanced methods for information interpretation and presentation), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Fluid Flow, Hydraulics, Convective Heat Transfer, Magnetohydrodynamics, Turbomachinery, Bioengineering, Thermal Analysis, Turbulence, Multiphase Flow, Industrial and Environmental Applications, Fluid-Structure Interaction), ESCUELA ESPANOLA DE SALVAMENTO Y DETECCION CON PERROS (First Responders, K9 teams’ needs, testing technological solutions, training dog handlers), EPSILON MALTA LIMITED (Digital twins, AI, ML, DL, Life Cycle Analysis, Decision Support System Technology (DSS), Enviro-Impacts), SENSICHIPS SRL (microminiature CBRNe sensors for air and water, toxic and chemical warfare agents, smart cables, mini-drones), GENEROLO JONO ZEMAICIO LIETUVOS KARO AKADEMIJA (national defence system expertise), SunLight Future Africa (renewable energy, green transition), CENTRUL INTERNATIONAL DE BIODINAMICA (quantitative analysis of chemical and biological threats, portable devices, SPR and Magneto-Optic assays, microorganisms), ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES (SMEs and Bulgarian city administrations), ION-GAS GmbH (Ion Mobility Spectrometer based CBRN threat detector), LARIMART SPA (CBRN personal protection equipment, body armor, military vehicle intercoms, computing platforms and displays, soldier system wearable equipment, Navy and law enforcement communication systems), TechFer (CBRN incident management, E-Commerce services of CBRN equipment, custom software development), NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM (global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable growth, exploitation, dissemination, communication, research, project management), ECLIPTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE LTD (RF & Microwave technologies, component and subsystem design and development), IBATECH TECNOLOGIA SL (CBRN security and defence, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), meteorology, communications and logistics, R&D, consulting), HeadHunter Limited SRL (robotic systems, UAVs, USVS, UUVs, UGVs), GRANT GARANT SRO (alternative financing for innovation, dissemination & communication, EU policy analysis, innovation stakeholder contacts, proposal development, Structural Funds implementation, program evaluation), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (tourism, strategic and scientific projects, heritage preservation and valorisation, sustainability), Notitia (EU projects, R&D&I, analysis, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, education seminars, communication & dissemination, strategies, studies, operative & action plans), Informatics360 (customized application development, application lifecycle management, software development, IT, Cloud computing, Web Solution, Mobile Application, AWS architecture, DEV Ops, Data Analysis&Migration, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning), FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE (circular economy, sustainability, citizen science, scientific communication), SIEC BADAWCZA LUKASIEWICZ - INSTYTUT METALI NIEZELAZNYCH (new, innovative technologies, processes optimization, equipment construction, measuring, analytical services, safe enrichment technologies, electricity storage, renewable energy, advanced materials for medicine, medical nanotechnologies, materials for defense-3D technology application, power supply technologies), NUIG Microbial Ecosystems Services Laboratory (detection and analyses of microorganisms, molecular methods, field work), AITOWN S.R.L. (AI-based digital solutions, abnormality identification/classification in complex bio-samples, App development), OPTIX AD (optical lenses, IR sensors and cameras), National Security Studies Program- The School of Political Sciences (CBRN threats perception and biases, alternative decision making maps for CBRN terrorism, Strategic Management Circle in CBRN threat management), LIONEX GMBH (recombinant DNA technology, antibodies/proteins production, rapid test/ELSIA development and consultancy, transcription profiles, bioinformatics supports), Krie Design Ltd (textile production and design, sustainability, waste reduction, energy consumption, resource usage, organic and recycled materials, innovation), AD Plastik d.d. (polymer components, sustainable development, collaboration, digitalization, robotization, safety measures), MINISTERUL AFACERILOR INTERNE (police, border police, emergency situation and civil protection national forces, R&D projects, end-user expertise), HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL (innovation transfer of technology from lab to market), CHERKA TROVA (Industrial Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), ICT, AI, Composite Materials (CFRP), ERASMUS+ Educational Programs, e-Platforms and Database development).

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