Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crime

Overview

Funding for research and innovation projects addressing societal and cultural dimensions of crime prevention, detection, and deterrence, including tools, training, and policy support for security practitioners and civil society. Targets challenges not covered by other EU crime-fighting calls.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising at least 2 Police Authorities and 2 Civil Society Organisations (or NGOs) from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 7,833,000 EUR
• Funding rate: Not specified
• Up to 20% of EU funding may be allocated as financial support to third parties (e.g., additional Police Authorities or CSOs/NGOs), with a maximum of 60,000 EUR per third party.
• Eligible costs are reimbursed as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

• Development of tools, skills, or methodologies for security practitioners to prevent, detect, and deter crime or terrorism.
• Innovative training curricula for Police Authorities, NGOs, and Civil Society Organisations.
• Research on cultural and societal aspects of crime or radicalisation.
• Evidence-based policy support for regulation related to crime or terrorism.
• Awareness-raising campaigns for citizens on crime or terrorism mechanisms and protection measures.
• Demonstration, testing, or validation of developed solutions.
• Activities must balance technological and societal dimensions, with mandatory involvement of SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) expertise.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Proposals must include plans for demonstration, testing, or validation of tools/solutions.
• If using satellite-based data/services, beneficiaries must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-05-04
• Deadline: 2027-11-03T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must include a mid-term deliverable assessing project outcomes, performed by involved practitioners.

Post-Award Obligations

• Engagement with Europol Innovation Lab (for Europol-relevant projects), EU Drugs Agency (for drug-related projects), or CEPOL (for training aspects) during the project lifetime.
• Potential transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results may be restricted for up to 4 years post-project.
• Financial support to third parties must be provided in the form of grants.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must address both existing and emerging crime challenges rooted in cultural or societal factors.
• Gender and intersectional dimensions must be integrated if relevant to the research objectives.
• Projects must ensure active involvement and feedback from security practitioners (Police Authorities and NGOs/CSOs).