Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €12 million for about 2 grants of €6 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 5 May 2027. Deadline: 4 November 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Critical infrastructure operators and authorities have improved physical risks and hazards assessment capabilities
• Perimeter security, access control, surveillance systems, remote sensors and other systems used by or relevant to critical infrastructure operators are capable of coping with threats from misuse of new and emerging technologies
• Improved operational procedures, including incidents management and training curricula, are developed
• Innovative solutions for critical infrastructure resilience are being developed, utilising recent advancements in spatial planning, security-by-design, preparedness-by-design and nature-based solutions using an inclusive approach that address diverse needs.

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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