Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The 'Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation' program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to bridge the gap between security research and innovation outcomes and their market uptake. It specifically targets Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to accelerate the development and deployment of mature technological solutions for EU civil security, fostering collaboration between innovators, public buyers, and end-users.

Who is Funded for Advanced SME Innovation

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding, detailing who can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives to enhance civil security innovation.

What is Funded in Civil Security

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining the specific sectors supported, cost considerations, and the developmental stage of innovations targeted by the program.

Type and Scope of Funding for Security Innovation

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding amount per project, and the expected duration for funded initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers consortium rules, budget restrictions, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting an application and details the evaluation and selection process, including how funding decisions are made and communicated to applicants.

This section details the primary legal and official documents that establish and govern the program, along with other key regulations that influence its implementation and the availability of these official texts.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

4,500,000 € (indicative total budget for HORIZON-CL3-2023-SSRI-01-02)

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Small and medium-sized enterprises, public buyers, security end-users, research and technology organisations, large industries

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS)

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