Work Programme 2023-2025 for CL 3 (.pdf)

This cluster responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.

Civil Security for Society

Cybersecurity (HORIZON)

Call/Topic Open Deadline
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-01
Generative AI for Cybersecurity applications		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-06
Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high-level protocols		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-03
Privacy Enhancing Technologies		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-04
Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-05
Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-02
New advanced tools and processes for Operational Cybersecurity		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025

Disaster-Resilient Societies (HORIZON)

Call/Topic Open Deadline
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-03
Open topic on testing / validating tools, technologies and data used in cross-border prevention, preparedness and responses to climate extreme and geological events and chemical, biological or radiological emergency threats		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-04
Advancing autonomous systems and robotics for high-risk disaster response, strengthening disaster resilience in conflict-afflicted crisis zones		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-02
Open topic on Improving disaster risk management and governance to ensure self-sufficiency and sustainability of operations in support of enhanced resilience		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-01
Open topic on citizen and regional and/or local authorities’ engagement in enhanced disaster risk awareness, including education, and preparedness		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025

Protection and Security (HORIZON)

Call/Topic Open Deadline
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-04
Humanitarian demining / Unexploded Ordnance Disposal (UXO) of civil areas and unexploded ordnance risk education		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-BM-02
Open topic on secured and facilitated crossing of external borders		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-01
Open topic on modern information and forensic evidence analysis and on frontline policing		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-INFRA-02
Open topic for role of the human factor for the resilience of critical infrastructures		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-02
Open topic on prevention, detection and deterrence of various forms of crime and terrorism through an enhanced understanding of the related societal issues		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-BM-01
Open topic on efficient border surveillance and maritime security		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-03
Open topic on improved intelligence picture and enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of various forms of organised crime		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-INFRA-01
Open topic for improved preparedness for, response to and recovery from large-scale disruptions of critical infrastructures		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-BM-03
Open topic on better customs and supply chain security		 12 Jun 2025 12 Nov 2025