Improved crime scene investigations related to transfer, persistence and background abundance

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to revolutionize crime scene investigations by fostering the development of advanced forensic methods and tools. The program emphasizes innovative solutions, including nanotechnology, next-generation sequencing, and Artificial Intelligence, to enhance the accuracy, effectiveness, and sensitivity of evidence collection and analysis for Police Authorities and forensic institutes across Europe.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical reach of the program, and its core objectives. It focuses on empowering key security actors and fostering collaborative, ethical innovation in forensic science across EU Member States and Associated Countries.

What is Funded

This section outlines the specific areas of research and innovation targeted by the program, focusing on enhancing forensic capabilities and crime scene investigation techniques. It specifies the expected technological maturity level for funded projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of the financial support offered, including the type of instrument and the maximum funding available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering legal stipulations, consortium structure, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section details the steps involved in the application and evaluation process, from submission guidelines to the assessment criteria and timeline for decisions.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents governing the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.11.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Citizens, Police Authorities, Forensic Institutes

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Unknown

Additional Partners:

European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), EC-chaired or funded initiatives in relevant domains (e.g., Networks of Practitioners projects, Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation, Community of Users for Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies - CERIS)

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