Security research technologies driven by active civil society engagement: transdisciplinary methods for societal impact assessment and impact creation

This section outlines the target groups and geographical scope for the Horizon Europe Security Research program. It is designed for multidisciplinary consortia spanning EU Member States and Associated Countries, aiming to integrate diverse expertise for impactful security technology development.

This program supports applied research and innovation actions focused on security technologies, particularly those driven by active civil society engagement and assessed for societal impact. Funding covers activities leading to socially acceptable, transparent, and privacy-sensitive solutions.

This program provides grant funding for research and innovation actions, with projects expected to have a maximum duration of four years and an indicative budget of 2 million EUR for this specific topic.

Applicants must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions regarding eligibility, financial capacity, and consortium composition. Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary collaboration and the responsible development of security technologies.

The application process is a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. Applicants will be notified of evaluation outcomes.

This program operates under the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe and is governed by a suite of EU regulations and guiding documents, ensuring compliance and transparency in all funding activities.