Cluster 3 - Civil Security for Society responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and human-made disasters. To reach this goal, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects on crisis management, fight against crime and terrorism, external and border security, cybersecurity, privacy and trust through Horizon Europe.
Funding opportunities
Submit your proposal by 12 November 2025
Submit your proposal by 12 November 2025
Submit your proposal by 12 November 2025
Submit your proposal by 12 November 2025
Submit your proposal by 12 November 2025
Apply for funding
Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
Tips to help you find partners when applying for Horizon Europe funding
What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
How to manage your project
Comply with the conditions defined in your grant agreement
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact
News
Augmented reality tools developed by the EU-funded RESCUER project are giving first responders sharper senses, strengthening their ability to act under pressure.
A European network narrowed 72 security needs and 60 innovations into 13 promising solutions, showing how to counter hybrid threats at scale.
The Apply AI Strategy sets out how to speed up the use of AI in Europe's key industries and the public sector. The AI in Science Strategy focuses on putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven research and scientific excellence.
Dive deep into a researcher’s mobility journey to discover how a move to Estonia sparked innovation and broadened research horizons.
Publications
Disseminating and exploiting results - A starter kit for EU-funded research and innovation projects
This checklist provides useful tips on how to better communicate your project's work on a variety of social media channels.
Guide on writing policy briefs for impact
A starter kit for EU funded research & innovation (R&I) projects