EU Grants for Security

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the security sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

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Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€60 000 000
Deadline:November 26, 2026
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Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Automated Scientific Discovery (RAISE pilot) (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Automated Scientific Discovery – Food (RAISE pilot)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Expert network on Critical raw materials (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Pillar IV: Upgrading the EU’s independent knowledge on China's Science, Technology and Innovation system

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€3 000 000
Deadline:March 11, 2027
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Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€25 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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EU Frontier AI Initiative: Developing frontier AI solutions that are safe and computationally efficient within Apply AI (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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Create a thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystem (CSA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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Apply AI: AI-Driven Robotics for Industry: Enabling System Integration and Adoption (IA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
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Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wave and tidal energy systems

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processes

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Co-funding Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan renewable fuel value chains at EU, national, regional, and local level

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027
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Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€37 800 000
Deadline:March 31, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions About Security EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Security sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Security sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Security sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Security EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.