Category: Research & innovation / Border management
EU Programme: Horizon Europe – Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Deadline: 5.11.2026
Eligible Western Balkan Partners: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia
Main Topics: Security innovation; SMEs; pre-commercial procurement; market uptake
Short description:
The 2026 SSRI call supports cross-cutting security research and innovation, with three topics covering SME innovation, preparation for future pre-commercial procurement of security technologies, and demand-led innovation in security. Indicative budget: EUR 13.83 million.
Why relevant for Western Balkans?
All six Western Balkan partners are associated to Horizon Europe and can participate subject to topic conditions. Relevant to SMEs, research organisations, public buyers and security-sector stakeholders.
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Project Status:Ongoing