Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios

Overview

Supports the development and demonstration of advanced technological and governance solutions to enhance the resilience of critical entities—such as infrastructure operators, public authorities, and first responders—against natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid and NaTech (natural hazard-triggered technological) scenarios. Targets consortia aiming to deliver sector-specific, interoperable tools for dynamic risk assessment, crisis coordination, and continuity planning in multi-hazard environments.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries, including:

• Critical infrastructure operators (e.g., energy, transport, digital, maritime/port sectors)
• Public authorities responsible for critical infrastructure resilience, civil protection, or NaTech event management
• First responders’ organizations or agencies
• Law enforcement or private security providers for critical infrastructure
• Research institutions, universities, and private companies

At least three relevant practitioners from eligible countries must participate as beneficiaries. Entities directly or indirectly controlled by China are ineligible.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €6,000,000 per project
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum funding model)
• Total budget: Not specified
• Co-funding: Not explicitly required, but proposals must demonstrate sustainability and scalability

What Is Funded

• Development and demonstration of high-tech capabilities addressing preparedness, operational, and recovery gaps in critical entity resilience under multi-hazard and NaTech conditions
• Sector-specific, interoperable, and modular solutions for dynamic risk assessment, decision support, and continuity planning
• Cross-border and multi-actor coordination mechanisms, including simulations or real-world testing involving public authorities, emergency responders, and critical service operators
• Adaptive tools for situational awareness, response coordination, and service continuity in fast-evolving crises
• Verification of existing countermeasures for NaTech risks and systemic vulnerabilities (physical, digital, operational, cross-sectoral)
• Common platforms and operational tools for integrated emergency and continuity management across governance levels and jurisdictions

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Proposals must demonstrate realistic operational deployment and testing in representative environments (e.g., regions with cross-border infrastructure or high multi-hazard exposure)
• Solutions should align with existing risk assessments and lessons learned from recent disruptive events
• Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data/services is mandatory if satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, or timing data are employed

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-05
• Deadline: 2026-11-04T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal)
• Proposals must include a completed "Information about security practitioners" table in the application form
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation)

Post-Award Obligations

• Coordination with related Horizon Europe projects to avoid duplication and maximize impact
• Dissemination of results and potential transfer of ownership/licensing restrictions (granting authority may object up to 4 years post-project)
• Reporting requirements under the lump-sum funding model (details in the Model Grant Agreement)

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) of the Work Programme)
• Application language: English

Notes

• Proposals must address all applicable considerations from the "Resilient Infrastructure" and "Disaster-Resilient Society for Europe" destinations in the Horizon Europe Work Programme
• International cooperation is encouraged, particularly for cross-border infrastructure or shared vulnerabilities
• Exclusions: Entities controlled by China are ineligible to participate