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Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions

Horyzont Europa · Temat konkursu

HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03

Podsumowanie

Polska firma może skorzystać z tego naboru na B+R.

Funds advanced search-and-rescue technologies, including autonomous drones and robotics, for consortia involving first responders and medical emergency authorities.

Kto może złożyć wniosek
Firma może być liderem: SME, large company, startup, research org, university, NGO, public body.
Kwota
4 mln € na projektBudżet całkowity 8 000 000 €
Termin
05.11.2026 01:00 CETza 12 dni
Status
Otwartyotwarty 6 maj 2026
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Opis

Expected Outcome:

Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes:

• Creation of cutting-edge tools, processes, equipment and technologies to enhance disaster and emergency response capabilities for various practitioners as well as for assets, such as vehicles, aircraft, and heavy equipment;

• Taking into consideration existing technologies, development of autonomous drones, robotics, and other technologies specifically designed for emergency medical response and search and rescue operations in hazardous conditions such as wildfires, earthquakes and large-scale events;

• Improvement of response efficiency and safety for survivors and emergency practitioners through the adoption of advanced, technology-driven solutions in disaster scenarios;

• Consider needs of existing EU-level capacities, emergency reserves, and stockpiling in the deployment of the assets and being able to move them.

Scope:

The scope of this topic is the development of innovative tools, equipment, and technologies to enhance the capabilities of emergency responders operating in complex and hazardous disaster environments. By leveraging advancements in smart protective equipment, in robotics, autonomous systems, remote sensing, communication and human sensor technologies, the aim is to improve the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of emergency medical response and search and rescue operations, particularly in high-risk scenarios, such as wildfires, earthquakes and large-scale trauma events.

Proposals should explore the design, testing, and validation of innovative solutions capable of performing critical tasks in disaster-stricken areas. These technologies should be tailored to operate in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, unstable terrains, and low-visibility environments and beneficial to all individuals regardless of their age, gender or ability. Research should address challenges related to autonomous navigation, AI-driven decision-making, real-time situational awareness, and seamless integration with existing command-and-control systems used by disaster management. Collaboration of different practitioners should be supported to support proper market uptake.

Efforts should be made to enhance interoperability and data-sharing capabilities between various platforms, emergency response teams, and crisis management systems. A key aspect of this research should be the practical deployment and validation of these technologies through field exercises and simulations in real-world disaster scenarios. User-driven design approaches, prioritising inclusivity and accessibilities should ensure that developed solutions align with the operational needs of responders in disasters., Proposals should develop a command-and-control solution that allows organisation of all activities, ensuring a swift, coordinated, and effective response to any disaster with clear plan for uptake after the project.

Projects should conduct a stakeholder or market analysis and a roadmap or plan for uptake of the developed methodologies, findings, and technologies to the industry, the research and innovation community, and the relevant authorities. The current response capacities of the European Civil Protection Pool[1] its capacity gaps[2], and the rescEU strategic reserve[3] as well as the EU Stockpiling Strategy should be taken into account in the roadmap to ensure needs-based approach. Thus, the proposals could consider innovation for heavier assets, such as flood containment and high-capacity pumping, transport or response aircraft, shelters and power generators, ground firefighting vehicles and aerial firefighting helicopters.

Furthermore, proposals should consider ethical, legal, and social implications associated with the deployment of autonomous technologies in emergency response. Issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, human- and animal life protection, public acceptance, and compliance with regulatory frameworks should be addressed to facilitate the responsible and effective use of these innovations.

Projects should contribute to strengthening Europe’s disaster response capacity by equipping practitioners with state-of-the-art technological solutions that enhance their ability to operate safely and efficiently in life-threatening environments. Alignment with EU policies and international best practices should be ensured to maximize the scalability and real-world applicability of the developed solutions. The Preparedness Union Strategy is a key document in this regard. Finding synergies with projects from operational grants, such as the Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP)[4], is recommended.

Technology Readiness Level - Technology readiness level expected from completed projects

Activities are expected to achieve TRL 7-8 by the end of the project – see General Annex B.

[1] https://civil-protection-knowledge-network.europa.eu/media/ecpp-capacities-brochure

[2] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52025DC0286

[3] https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/what/civil-protection/resceu_en

[4] Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP) - European Commission - https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/funding-evaluations/financing-civil-protection/cp-calls-proposals/knowledge-action-prevention-and-preparedness-kapp-0_en

Kto może złożyć wniosek – szczegóły
Typy wnioskodawców
SME, Large company, Startup, Research org, University, NGO, Public body
Cel
Badania i innowacje
Znaczenie dla B+R
3 z 3
Polska kwalifikuje się
Tak
Ograniczenie krajów
—
Region
Dowolny
Konsorcjum
Wymagane
Poziom gotowości (TRL)
7-8
Tematy
  • Search and rescue
  • Autonomous drones
  • Emergency robotics
  • Disaster response equipment

Ocena maszynowa na podstawie tekstu naboru; warunki sprawdź u źródła. 23 paź 2026

Warunki7

Fakty wyodrębnione z dokumentów źródłowych w przeglądzie danych Scindu. Każda wartość ma własne warunki. Brak danych oznacza, że źródło nie podaje wartości, a nie zero ani brak limitu.

Typ wnioskodawcy
The topic refers applicants to General Annex B. Unless a specific topic condition provides otherwise, a consortium must include three independent legal-entity beneficiaries established in different countries: at least one in an EU Member State and two others in different EU Member States or Associated Countries. Affiliated entities do not count toward that minimum. This is the general default; topic-specific exceptions and full applicant eligibility remain to be checked.
Zakres projektu
Type of Action: Innovation Actions.
Inny warunek
The General Annexes state that for lump-sum and unit grants, the funding rate is already applied in the methodology used to fix the amounts and is not shown in the grant agreement. The action-type maximum rate below is therefore a general Horizon Europe ceiling, not an additional calculation to apply to this topic’s fixed lump-sum amount.
Inny warunek
Subject to restrictions for the protection of European communication networks.
Wymóg partnerstwa
This topic requires the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 2 practitioner organisations (first responders) and 2 medical emergency authorities from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
Poziom gotowości technologicznej na koniec, maksimum
8 TRL

Expected technology readiness level by project end; this describes project outcomes, not applicant eligibility or a hiring condition.

Poziom gotowości technologicznej na koniec, minimum
7 TRL

Expected technology readiness level by project end; this describes project outcomes, not applicant eligibility or a hiring condition.

Kwoty i koszty8
Budżet orientacyjny
8 000 000 €

Budżet tematu z tabeli budżetowej portalu. Limity na projekt i ryczałty są w warunkach konkursu.

Koszt kwalifikowalny
The topic specifically adopts a Horizon Europe lump-sum grant. The applicable Lump Sum MGA treats the grant as a contribution for completion of work packages; eligibility depends on the amounts in Annex 2 and proper completion/implementation (or results achieved) during the action period. This is not reimbursement of each beneficiary’s actual payroll or service invoices, and does not establish a salary entitlement.
Koszt kwalifikowalny
For project-based Horizon Europe lump sums, the 2026 Commission guidance requires realistic estimates per cost category, beneficiary/affiliated entity and work package. Personnel-cost estimates are permitted only for cost items that would qualify under the corresponding actual-cost eligibility rules, and must follow normal practice, be reasonable, and be necessary and in line with proposed activities. These are inputs for the fixed lump-sum estimate; actual payroll is not separately reimbursed or reported as a claim under the lump-sum grant.
Koszt kwalifikowalny
For the applicable lump-sum model, the contribution is set out in the grant agreement Annex 2 and broken down by participant and work package; payment eligibility is tied to work-package completion and proper implementation or achieved results during the action period, as stated in the agreement. Actual underlying payroll or subcontract cost is not reimbursed invoice-by-invoice under this form.
Intensywność wsparcia, maksimum
100 percent of eligible costs per beneficiary

General Annex allows a rate of up to 100% for non-profit legal entities in Innovation Actions. The rate is fixed in the grant agreement and for this topic’s lump-sum form is already applied in the amount methodology; this does not add a second payment rate.

Intensywność wsparcia, maksimum
70 percent of eligible costs per beneficiary

General Annex maximum for Innovation Actions is 70% for beneficiaries other than non-profit legal entities. The rate is fixed in the grant agreement and for this topic’s lump-sum form is already applied in the amount methodology; this does not add a second payment rate.

Oczekiwane dofinansowanie projektu, do
4 000 000 €

Indicative expected EU contribution per project stated as around EUR 4 million; this is an estimate, not a minimum, maximum, or binding per-project cap. Applicants may request a different amount.

Oczekiwane dofinansowanie projektu, od
4 000 000 €

Indicative expected EU contribution per project stated as around EUR 4 million; this is an estimate, not a minimum, maximum, or binding per-project cap. Applicants may request a different amount.

Alokacja tematu
8 000 000 €

Indicative total topic allocation stated as an amount in EUR million in the call overview; it is distinct from the expected EU contribution per project. Allocation scope: per topic.

Personel i usługi4

  • Inna rola

    Koszt personelu, który grant może sfinansować

    Natural persons working under a direct contract other than an employment contract may be included as personnel cost estimates only when assigned to the action, working under conditions similar to an employee, and the result belongs to the beneficiary (unless otherwise agreed). The estimate follows actual-cost eligibility; no role or pay rate is specified.

  • Inna rola

    Koszt personelu, który grant może sfinansować

    Costs for employees under an employment contract or equivalent appointing act and assigned to the action; any estimated amount is only a budget input subject to the call’s lump-sum methodology and applicable actual-cost eligibility rules. This is not a prescribed job, required hire, headcount or salary rate.

  • Inna rola

    Koszt personelu, który grant może sfinansować

    Seconded-person personnel cost estimates are conditional on assignment to the action, employee-like working conditions and ownership of the work result by the beneficiary (unless otherwise agreed), and must correspond to actual costs and not differ significantly from comparable employee tasks. This cost category does not prescribe a job or salary.

  • Inna rola

    Koszt personelu, który grant może sfinansować

    The work of an SME owner or natural person beneficiary who receives no salary may be declared as personnel costs only if general eligibility conditions are met and the amount is calculated as a unit cost under Annex 2a. No hourly/monthly amount is asserted here.

Dokumenty źródłowe5
Dane naboru
Otwarcie
6 maj 2026
Tryb terminów
Single-stage
Program
Horyzont Europa · 2021 - 2027
Konkurs
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01 · Civil Security for Society 2026
Rodzaje działań
HORIZON Innovation Actions
Słowa kluczowe
  • deployment
  • disaster and emergency response capabilities
  • disasters
  • drones
  • emergencies
  • end-users
  • hazardous conditions
  • innovative tools
  • practitioners
  • resilience
  • robotics
  • search and rescue
  • technology-driven solutions in disaster scenarios
Źródło
ec.europa.eu
Sprawdzono
24 paź 2026
Aktualizacja portalu
23 paź 2026
Status przeglądu
Przegląd częściowy
Przejrzano
23 paź 2026

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