Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €9 million for about 2 grants of €4.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Deadline: 5 November 2026.

What the call wants to achieve

• Police Authorities in Europe are empowered with modern, accessible and validated tools, methodologies and training curricula to anticipate and cope with the misuse of new and emerging technologies for criminal purposes, with the aim to facilitate prevention, detection, efficient data access and investigation of (…)
• Reinforced interdisciplinary collaboration at the European level through the establishment of partnerships among technologists, policymakers and Police Authorities, resulting in a holistic understanding of the challenges posed by emerging technologies and in sharing of best practices
• Clear guidelines and frameworks are created, including on procedures and rules, that ensure lawful access to data, balancing the needs of security with respect for privacy and that foster a European approach to the related challenges for the police and the judiciary.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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