Improved preparedness on attacks to public spaces

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-07 topic, part of Horizon Europe, aimed to significantly improve preparedness against attacks on public spaces. This grant fostered innovation actions to enhance prevention, response, and resilience, integrating advanced technologies and human-centric approaches. While the call is now closed, its objective was to better protect EU citizens from violent threats in urban environments.

Who is Funded

This program aims to fund a diverse group of entities across the European Union and Associated Countries to enhance preparedness and response to attacks in public spaces. It seeks to achieve a significant impact on urban security and public safety by fostering collaborative research and innovation.

What is Funded

The program supports innovation actions focused on enhancing urban security and public safety. Projects should develop practical tools and strategies, moving from advanced research to demonstrable solutions, ultimately contributing to a more secure environment against various threats.

Type and Scope of Funding

This Horizon Europe topic provided grant funding to projects focused on improving preparedness for attacks on public spaces, with a specific indicative budget allocated for the call.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a set of general and specific conditions to ensure project success and compliance with EU regulations. These include strict consortium requirements and adherence to EU policies on data and security.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call followed standard Horizon Europe procedures, involving online submission and a structured evaluation by the European Commission.

The program operates under the overarching legal and policy framework of Horizon Europe and related EU security strategies, ensuring its mandate and guiding its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.11.2021

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Security, Crisis Management, Civil Protection, Public Safety, Urban Security

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Joint Research Centre (JRC), Networks of Practitioners projects (under H2020 Secure Societies), Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation (under Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Work Programme), Community of Users for Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies (CERIS).

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