Stepping-up institutional and territorial changes towards open and responsible research and innovation

Overview

This grant supports institutions and organizations in Europe to drive institutional and territorial changes that promote open and responsible research and innovation (ORRI) in the security domain. It targets projects that foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, civil society, and citizens to address security challenges while upholding ethical standards, transparency, and societal alignment.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, public bodies, civil society organizations, and consortia based in or with relevance to Europe. Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration is strongly encouraged.

Funding Details

Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rate, and co-funding requirements are not specified.

What Is Funded

Projects must align with the ORRI framework and address one or more of the following challenges:

• Securitization of science and technology, balancing openness and ethical standards.
• Practical application of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in security-related domains.
• Development of governance and organizational models that integrate security, research, innovation, and ethics.

Supported activities may include:

• Co-creation processes with citizens or civil society to explore societal impacts of dual-use technologies (e.g., AI, biotechnology).
• Training and dialogue workshops to embed RRI principles in security research.
• Participatory foresight or scenario workshops to anticipate ethical risks in security innovation.
• Institutional mechanisms (e.g., ethical review boards, socially responsible licensing) for managing security research.
• Citizen engagement models (e.g., citizen juries) to inform security research agendas.
• Application of the Societal Readiness Thinking Tool to align innovation with societal values.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No specific Technology Readiness Level (TRL) or maturity requirements are stated.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2025-12-17T23:00:00Z
• Deadline: 2026-03-03T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Details on the application process (e.g., single-stage or multi-stage, submission portal) are not specified.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries/regions: Europe (projects must be based in or relevant to Europe).
• Application language: English.