Cluster 3: Civil security for society

Policy and strategy

This cluster responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.

The expected impacts of this cluster are contained in the Horizon Europe strategic plan.

Areas of intervention

• disaster-resilient societies
• protection and security
• cybersecurity

Policy information

EU civil security research supports the European Commission’s guidelines and in particular the objectives of a safer and more secure Europe and of stronger common borders . Research in this cluster supports the following policies:

• fighting crime and terrorism (including organised crime and cybercrime)
• border management (including customs security and maritime security)
• resilient infrastructure
• cybersecurity (including security of network and information systems and certification)
• disaster-resilient societies (including against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents, climate-related risks and extreme events, geological disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, pandemics)
• strengthening security research and innovation through the development of security technologies that are socially acceptable and that have added value for industrialisation, joint procurement (including innovation procurement), commercialisation, and the acquisition and deployment of successful R&I outcomes

Apply for funding

All funding information and details on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

Work programme

Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe are set out in multiannual work programmes, which cover the large majority of support available.

2026-27

2025

2023-25

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