Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Cluster 3 responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
Visit the Cluster 3 webpage for more information, or use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to search for funding opportunities from all clusters.
Areas of Intervention
- Disaster-resilient societies
- Protection and security
- Cybersecurity
Calls for Proposals
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HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01
Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challenges
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02
Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-03
Missing persons: prevention and investigation
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04
Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-05
Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schools
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-06
Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposes
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-01
Online harms detection and investigation tools using a short development cycle model
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-02
Community policing in diverse societies in Europe
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-03
Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crime
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-04
Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-FCT-05
Effective and evidence-based responses to the increased availability and use of synthetic drugs and stimulants in Europe
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-01
Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment
Open: March 3, 2026
Deadline: September 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-02
Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)
Open: March 3, 2026
Deadline: September 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-03
Advanced cryptographic schemes and High-Assurance high-speed cryptographic implementations
Open: March 3, 2026
Deadline: September 15, 2026 -
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01
Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02
Multi-hazard approach and cumulative/cascading impacts
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03
Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04
Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05
Climate security and civil preparedness — new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-01
Open Topic on advanced protective gear optimized for CBRN-E (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) environments and new generation of smart protective equipment for disaster responders
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-02
Societal resilience, engagement of the younger generations and digital innovation for disaster resilience
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-03
Enhancing decision support system for disaster crises: leveraging emerging technologies for improved civil preparedness and crisis management
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-04
Enhancing preparedness for large-scale cross-border disasters
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-01
Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-02
Accessible and available travel facilitation
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-03
Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border management
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-01
Open topic on research and innovation for effective management of EU external borders that promotes fundamental rights and EU values
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-02
Trusted, secure, quality future digital travel credentials
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-BM-03
Detection and characterisation of threats or illegal/smuggled goods in cargo
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-01
Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructure
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02
Security challenges of the green transition in urban und peri urban areas
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03
Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-01
Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-02
Impact of malicious use of Open-Source Intelligence on critical infrastructure business continuity
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01
Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-02
Demand-led innovation in security
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03
Public procurement of innovation for security
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-04
Development of ecosystem and next-generation capabilities for a secured European Critical Communication System in civil security
Open: May 6, 2026
Deadline: November 5, 2026
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-01
Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-02
Open grounds for future pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-SSRI-03
Demand-led innovation in security
Open: May 5, 2027
Deadline: November 4, 2027
Submission deadline: 17:00 Brussels time
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Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Work Programme 2026-27
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