Enhanced capacities of first responders more efficient rescue operations, including decontamination of infrastructures in the case of a CBRN-E event
This Horizon Europe call aims to enhance the capabilities of first responders in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRN-E) events. It seeks to develop innovative technologies and operational procedures for more efficient rescue operations, including the critical aspect of infrastructure decontamination. The program contributes to a more disaster-resilient European society.
Who is Funded
This program primarily targets organizations and agencies directly involved in first response activities across EU Member States and Associated Countries. The overarching objective is to bolster disaster resilience and crisis management capabilities, particularly concerning CBRN-E incidents.
What is Funded
This program funds the development of innovative technologies and operating procedures for emergency management units dealing with CBRN-E conditions. Projects should aim to achieve a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding for this program is provided as grants, with an indicative budget shared across related topics and a specified maximum contribution per project.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for consortium formation, and proposals should align with cross-cutting priorities such as Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Agenda. General conditions are outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call was a single-stage submission, with proposals evaluated based on predefined criteria to ensure a balanced portfolio of awarded grants.
Legal Basis
The program is established and governed by key legal and policy documents within the European Union's framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
11,000,000 € (shared with HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-08)
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Energy Production and Supply, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
First responders, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, utility services, wireless/wireline communication services, specialty construction, hazardous waste clean-up, road clearing, crowd control, emergency services (e.g., Red Cross), first aid, food services, security services, social services (e.g., trauma counsellors), sanitation
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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