Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts

Overview

Funding for research and innovation projects developing integrated multi-hazard predictive models to assess cascading and cumulative disaster impacts, enhance early warning systems, and improve resilience metrics. Targets consortia advancing disaster risk management through AI, real-time data, and cross-sector collaboration.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising research institutions, public authorities, private entities, and civil society organizations from eligible EU Member States, Associated Countries, and specified non-EU countries. Must include at least two national disaster risk or crisis communication authorities and two local/regional disaster response authorities from three different eligible countries.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 6,000,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

• Integration of single-hazard models into next-generation predictive systems for cascading and cumulative effects (e.g., heatwaves, floods, landslides).
• Development of holistic risk and resilience metrics covering physical, economic, and social dimensions.
• AI-driven analytics, remote sensing, and real-time data for hazard forecasting and interoperable platform development.
• Scenario-based stress testing, digital twins, and decision-support tools for critical infrastructure resilience.
• Stakeholder engagement, market uptake roadmaps, and alignment with EU policies (e.g., Preparedness Union Strategy).
• Leveraging existing systems (e.g., Copernicus, Destination Earth) and FAIR data principles.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must operate at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-05
• Deadline: 2026-11-04

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme.

Post-Award Obligations

• Compliance with lump-sum funding rules and reporting requirements.
• Dissemination of results to industry, research communities, and public authorities.
• Potential restrictions on ownership transfers or exclusive licensing of results for up to four years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Mandatory use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for satellite-based data if applicable.
• Projects must address climate change, social vulnerabilities (e.g., gender, age, disabilities), and cross-border collaboration.
• Synergies with operational grants (e.g., Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness) are encouraged.