Mitigating new threats and adapting investigation strategies in the era of Internet of Things

Financing entity: European Commission

Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

Type of action
HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Call
Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024 (HORIZON-CL3-2024-FCT-01)

Objectives of the call

– Increased understanding of Police Authorities regarding the emerging (digital and especially physical) threats of the fast-developing environment of Internet of Things;
– Modern tools to tackle new and emerging forms of crime pertaining to the development of Internet of Things are provided to European Police Authorities and other relevant security practitioners, which take into account legal and ethical rules of operation, EU fundamental rights such as privacy and protection of personal data as well as cost-benefit considerations;
– Lawful access and exploitation of evidence in the environment of the Internet of Things are fortified;
– Best practices (legal, organisational, technical) to access and exploit Internet of Things in the course of investigation are strengthened, including by developing relevant tools and training materials.

Who can apply?
Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from nonassociated third countries or international organisations is eligible to participate, provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation5 have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.

How to apply?
Electronically via the Founding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System

Deadline
20 November 2024

Call budget: EUR 5 000 000

More information
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/horizon-cl3-2024-fct-01-01