Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposes

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €3 million for about 1 grant of €3 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

• Increased understanding of European policy makers, research community, biotech companies, and relevant security practitioners of the threat of bioterrorism and of synthetic biology, including a thorough lawful analysis of what needs to be monitored in this context, what needs to be regulated and how
• Awareness raised within the related scientific community how research in synthetic biology can be used for malicious purposes.

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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