Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures

Forthcoming EU call topic HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-01 · HORIZON Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-CL3-2027-01: Civil Security for Society 2027. Opens 2027-05-05; next deadline 2027-11-04. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-INFRA-01

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes: - Critical infrastructure operators and authorities have improved physical risks and hazards assessment capabilities; - Perimeter security, access control, surveillance systems, remote sensors and other systems used by or relevant to critical infrastructure operators are capable of coping with threats from misuse of new and emerging technologies; - Improved operational procedures, including incidents management and training curricula, are developed; - Innovative solutions for critical infrastructure resilience are being developed, utilising recent advancements in spatial planning, security-by-design, preparedness-by-design and nature-based solutions using an inclusive approach that address diverse needs.

Scope: Physical protection of critical infrastructure should keep up its advancement to match risks and hazards stemming from malicious use of new and emerging technologies, and evolving operational environment, as well as improve its safety and security measures against knowns and emerging threats. Following this approach entities providing essential services should reduce their vulnerability, among others, to threats from improvised explosive devices, ramming attacks, sabotage, uncooperative and hostile unmanned platforms including swarm robotics, penetration of access points by unauthorised individuals and vehicles, unauthorised access to hazardous material storage, removal of critical components, or deterioration of critical infrastructure due to age, inadequate design or changed operational conditions, including…