Impact Funding Resources
This funding call aims to improve the intelligence picture and enhance the prevention, detection, and deterrence of various forms of organised crime. The call focuses on equipping European Police Authorities with modern tools, skills, and methodologies to tackle organised crime effectively. Proposals are encouraged to address new or emerging challenges, including creative or disruptive solutions that extend beyond previous research initiatives in fighting crime and terrorism.
End Date12 Nov 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 3.33 mn Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderHorizon Europe - Civil Security for Society - Cluster 3
Grant
Horizon Europe - Civil Security for Society - Cluster 3
• Must involve at least three Police Authorities from different EU Member States or Associated Countries
• Proposals should address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges not covered by previous Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism (2021-2024)
• If related to previous topics, must convincingly explain how they build on and not duplicate previous work
• Must include a mid-term assessment by practitioners
• Integration of satellite-based services (Copernicus and Galileo/EGNOS) required if relevant
• Must form consortium with at least three countries, one of which must be an EU Member State
• Focus on innovative tools to map and disrupt organised crime networks, including trafficking and money laundering
Focus Areas:
• Intelligence gathering and analysis tools
• Organized crime network mapping and disruption
• Trafficking prevention and detection
• Money laundering detection and prevention
• Modern policing methodologies and tools
• Cross-border law enforcement cooperation
Partnership Requirements:
• Minimum 3 Police Authorities from different EU Member States/Associated Countries
• Cross-border consortium with at least 3 countries
• Practitioner involvement and mid-term assessment required
• Integration with EU satellite services where applicable
