Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot
The Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program, part of the Digital Europe Programme, aimed to enhance the cyber capacity of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) by facilitating the testing, validation, and uptake of advanced AI-based solutions for digital forensics and investigation. This initiative focused on bridging the gap between prototypes and operationally proven systems, ensuring compliance with EU fundamental rights and data protection regulations while addressing the growing challenges of digital evidence overload.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program, outlining the types of organizations that can apply, the geographical scope of funded activities, and the core objectives the program sought to achieve. The primary beneficiaries are Law Enforcement Agencies across EU Member States, aiming to advance their capabilities through artificial intelligence.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects and activities supported by the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program. The focus is on innovative digital forensic and investigation tools leveraging Artificial Intelligence, transitioning them from advanced prototypes to fully operational systems within real law enforcement environments. Supported activities span testing, validation, and optimization, with a clear emphasis on enhancing data quality and ensuring ethical AI deployment.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial parameters of the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program. It clarifies the type of financial support provided, the maximum funding available per project, and the applicable co-financing rates, with a favorable rate for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, it specifies the minimum expected duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the key conditions and requirements for participation in the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program, covering aspects from application terms and consortium structure to legal compliance and budget stipulations. Adherence to these provisions, particularly regarding data protection and ethical AI, was crucial for successful engagement.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program was a single-stage submission, with a clearly defined deadline and subsequent evaluation by the European Commission. The evaluation results, including the number of proposals submitted and those exceeding the threshold, have been communicated following the closure of the call.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents that authorize and govern the Security (law enforcement): AI-based pilot program, ensuring its alignment with broader European Union strategies and financial regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,000,000 €
Deadline:
17.08.2022
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Law Enforcement Agencies, public sector entities involved in security.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Europol Innovation Lab (steering role), European Anti Cybercrime Technology Development Association (EACTDA), European Cybercrime Training and Education Group (ECTEG), European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), public and private entities, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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