Horizon Europe Civil Security: Fight Against Crime and Terrorism 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 3 funds research and innovation to prevent, prepare for, and respond to crime and terrorism while respecting fundamental rights.

European Commission / Horizon Europe lists this opportunity for Consortium, Security Research, Europe / Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants should follow Horizon Europe consortium and topic-specific eligibility rules.

The call includes multiple topics, so applicants must check the Funding and Tenders Portal for exact scope and partner requirements.

Law enforcement research and innovation.

Protection of citizens from terrorism and crime.

Preparedness, prevention, response, and technology-enabled civil security solutions.

Indicative budget is EUR 40.67 million across six topics.

Application deadline: Nov 5, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the Horizon Europe Funding and Tenders Portal after the call opens and submit by 5 November 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.