{"apiVersion":"2.155","reference":"50217275TOPICSen","url":"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03","contentType":"text/plain","language":"en","databaseLabel":"SEDIA","database":"SEDIA","summary":"Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios","weight":1.0,"groupById":"1","content":"Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios","accessRestriction":false,"checksum":"E67A0E8501B3266E19085D7FB9B2CF352C78D7B781A48B17CF61CEEB702888DB","metadata":{"latestInfos":["[{\"approvalDate\":\"\",\"lastChangeDate\":\"2026-07-07T17:11:24.297\",\"content\":\"\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eWith reference to the topic related additional eligibility conditions, please note that:\\u003c/strong\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003eIt is full responsibility of the applicants to explain and justify how each project beneficiary fulfil the additional eligibility conditions. We invite you to fill in properly the Annex “Information about security practitioners” in the application form with all the requested information, by using the template provided in the submission IT tool.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003eEach beneficiary, i.e. an independent legal entity participating in the project as consortium partner, can cover the role of only one type of practitioner. For example, legal entities such as Ministries of Interiors cannot cover both the role of Police Authorities and Forensic Institutes. The proposal will have to indicate clearly which type of practitioners the entity represents. \\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eClarifications on the type of practitioners required in the topic related additional eligibility conditions:\\u003c/strong\\u003e\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eCritical infrastructure operator\\u003c/u\\u003e: In the context of the Work Programme, a critical infrastructure operator may be a private or public entity in charge of operations of critical infrastructure (understood as an asset, a facility, an equipment, a network or a system, or a part of the before mentioned), providing essential service(s) at the national, regional or local level (subject to specific topic requirements).Please consult the \\u003ca href\\u003d\\\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2022/2557/oj\\\" rel\\u003d\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" target\\u003d\\\"_blank\\\"\\u003eCER\\u003c/a\\u003e Directive for related definitions. \\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eAuthority responsible for critical infrastructure resilience\\u003c/u\\u003e: In the context of the Work Programme, these entities are typically competent authorities designated by the EU Member States (or Associated Countries) in accordance with their national, responsible for the resilience of critical infrastructures against a range of threats, including natural hazards, terrorist attacks, insider threats, or sabotage, as well as public health emergencies.\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eCivil protection authority:\\u003c/u\\u003e In the context of the Work Programme, a Civil protection authority is typically a competent authority designated by the EU Member States (or Associated Countries) in accordance with their national law that is responsible for the protection of people, the environment and property against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Along with the deployment of forces and equipment in response to an emergency, typical tasks also involve the planning and preparation for such events. \\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eLaw enforcement or private companies delivering security for critical infrastructure\\u003c/u\\u003e: Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are typically national or regional authorities responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crimes, and protecting citizens. Private companies delivering security are typically commercial entities that offer security services to protect critical infrastructures. Critical infrastructures refer to assets, systems, and networks that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy (please consult the \\u003ca href\\u003d\\\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2022/2557/oj\\\" rel\\u003d\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" target\\u003d\\\"_blank\\\"\\u003eCER\\u003c/a\\u003e directive for definitions). LEAs are typically responsible for maintaining law and order, PSCs can provide specialized security services to supplement LEA efforts and enhance the overall security posture of critical infrastructure. LEAs and private companies typically provide a range of security services to protect critical infrastructure, including: Access control and surveillance; Patrols and guarding; Threat assessment and risk management; Emergency response planning and training; Intelligence gathering and sharing; Cybersecurity measures (e.g., network monitoring, incident response).\\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eFirst responders organisations\\u003c/u\\u003e: In the context of the Work Programme, first responders’ organisations/agencies are entities whose mission is the direct involvement in field operations (e.g. paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, firefighters providing assistance at the scene of an emergency). Other entities such as professional associations, training centres and foundations implementing activities to support and/or represent the needs of the first and second responders (e.g. organisation of training programmes for improving their skills and the wellbeing) are excluded.  \\u003c/p\\u003e\\u003cp class\\u003d\\\"ql-align-justify\\\"\\u003e\\u003cu\\u003eAuthority in charge of managing NaTech (Natural Hazard Triggered Technological) events\\u003c/u\\u003e: In the context of the Work Programme, an authority in charge of managing NaTech (Natural Hazard Triggered Technological) events is typically a competent authority designated by the EU Member States (or Associated Countries) in accordance with their national law responsible for the prevention, preparedness, response or recovery related to technological accidents triggered by natural hazards. Such authorities may include civil protection authorities, environmental authorities, industrial safety authorities, emergency management authorities or other competent authorities with responsibilities for managing NaTech risks and their consequences.\\u003c/p\\u003e\"},{\"approvalDate\":\"\",\"lastChangeDate\":\"2026-05-07T08:46:04.521\",\"content\":\"The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-01, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-03, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-05, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-02, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-03, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-04, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-01, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-02, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-06, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03, HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02\"}]"],"es_SortDate":["2026-05-06T00:00:00.000+0000"],"sepTemplate":["<p>To access the Electronic Submission Service, please click on the submission-button next to the <strong>type of action</strong> and the <strong>type of model grant agreement</strong> that corresponds to your proposal. You will then be asked to confirm your choice, as it cannot be changed in the submission system. Upon confirmation, you will be linked to the correct entry point.</p><p>To access existing draft proposals for this topic, please login to the Funding &amp; Tenders Portal and select the My Proposals page of the My Area section.</p>"],"keywords":["HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03","HORIZON-CL3-2026-01","Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)","Critical infrastructure, emergency systems, security, safety engineering","First responders","Long term health hazard prevention in security related situations","Operators of critical infrastructure","Security"],"sortStatus":["1"],"language":["en"],"topicConditions":["<div class=\"eui-u-mt-l>\"><h4>General conditions</h4><div><h4>1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex A</a> and <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex E</a> of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.</p><p><strong>Proposal page limits and layout:</strong> described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.</p></div></div><div><h4>2. Eligible Countries</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex B</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p><p>A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Horizon Europe Programme Guide</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>3. Other Eligible Conditions</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>In line with the “<em>restriction on control in innovation actions in critical technology areas</em>” delineated in General Annex B of the General Annexes, entities established in an eligible country but which are directly or indirectly controlled by China or by a legal entity established in China are not eligible to participate in the action.</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>This topic requires involvement as beneficiaries of at least 3 relevant practitioners from EU Member States or Associated Countries. Depending on the specific proposal submitted, these practitioners should represent one or several of the following portfolios:</p><ul level=\"0\"><li>critical infrastructure operator,</li><li>authority responsible for critical infrastructure resilience,</li><li>civil protection authority,</li><li>first responders’ organisations or agencies,</li><li>authority in charge of managing NaTech (Natural Hazard Triggered Technological) events,</li><li>law enforcement or private companies providing security for critical infrastructure.</li> </ul><p>For these participants, applicants must fill in the table “Information about security practitioners” in the application form with all the requested information, following the template provided in the submission IT tool.</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>If projects use satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used).</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex B</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p></div></div><div><h4>4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex C</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p></div></div><div><h4>5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>are described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex D</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p></div></div><div><h4>5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>are described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex F</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes and the <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Online Manual</a>.</p></div></div><div><h4>5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex F</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p></div></div><div><h4>6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5.</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf\"><u>decision</u></a> is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf\"><u>https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf</u></a>]].</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annex G</a> of the Work Programme General Annexes.</p></div></div></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-l\"><h4>Specific conditions</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>described in the [specific topic of the Work Programme]</p></div></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p>Some activities resulting from this topic may involve using classified background and/or producing of security sensitive results (EUCI and SEN). Please refer to the related provisions in section B Security — EU classified and sensitive information of the General Annexes.</p></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-l\"><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">\n</div><h4>Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p><strong>Application form templates</strong> <em>— the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System</em></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)</a></p><p><strong>Evaluation form templates</strong> <em>— will be used with the necessary adaptations</em> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-ria-ia_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Programme Guide</a> </p><p><strong>Model Grant Agreements (MGA)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lump Sum MGA</a> </p><p><strong>Call-specific instructions</strong> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_he-ls-euratom_en.xlsm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Detailed budget table (HE LS)</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/information-on-financial-support-to-third-parties_he_en.docx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Information on financial support to third parties (HE)</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guidance: \"Lump sums - what do I need to know?\"</a></p></div><h4>Additional documents:</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-1-general-introduction_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-6-civil-security-for-society_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 6. Civil Security for Society</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Programme Guide</a></p><p><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32021R0695\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Framework Programme 2021/695</a></p><p><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32021D0764\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764</a></p><p><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/rules-lev-lear-fca_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding &amp; Tenders Portal Online Manual</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/ftp/tc_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding &amp; Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/legalnotice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding &amp; Tenders Portal Privacy Statement</a></p></div></div>"],"title":["Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios"],"type":["1"],"esST_checksum":["E67A0E8501B3266E19085D7FB9B2CF352C78D7B781A48B17CF61CEEB702888DB"],"focusArea":[],"esST_FileName":["file.txt"],"typeOfMGAs":["43027849"],"callIdentifier":["HORIZON-CL3-2026-01"],"ccm2Id":["50217275"],"callccm2Id":["50217687"],"DATASOURCE":["SEDIA"],"REFERENCE":["50217275TOPICSen"],"links":["[{\"callIdentifier\":\"HORIZON-CL3-2026-01\",\"criterionCode\":\"HORIZON-IA\",\"criterionDescription\":\"HORIZON Innovation Actions\",\"url\":\"https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/submission/manage/screen/submission/create-draft/43994?topic\\u003dHORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03\",\"startDate\":\"1778025600000\",\"endDate\":\"1793836800000\",\"mgaDescription\":\"HORIZON Lump Sum Grant\",\"mgaCode\":\"HORIZON-AG-LS\"}]"],"callTitle":["Civil Security for Society 2026"],"frameworkProgramme":["43108390"],"descriptionByte":["<p class=\"topicdescriptionkind\">Expected Outcome:</p><p>Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:</p><ul level=\"0\"><li>Improved understanding of systemic vulnerabilities of critical entities including physical, digital, operational, and cross-sectoral dimensions, in the face of compound natural and human-made disaster risks;</li><li>Verification of existing measures countering potential NaTech risks;</li><li>Demonstration of advanced technological solutions that enhance the ability of public and private providers of critical services to prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex, multi-hazard scenarios, including cascading or hybrid NaTech events;</li><li>Deployment of common platforms and operational tools for dynamic risk assessment, decision support, between public authorities, first responders, and critical infrastructure operators during disruptive events;</li><li>Strengthened multi-level and cross-border cooperation frameworks for integrated emergency and continuity management, ensuring seamless coordination across sectors, governance levels, and jurisdictions.</li> </ul><p class=\"topicdescriptionkind\">Scope:</p><p>Recent compound and cascading disasters have demonstrated the urgent need to reinforce the resilience of critical entities against a wide spectrum of hazards, including both human-induced incidents, natural events such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and storms, and natural hazard triggered technological (NaTech) accidents, including hybrid scenarios. The vulnerability of key infrastructures is exacerbated by their growing interdependencies and the systemic propagation of risks across sectors and borders. In this context, ensuring the monitoring, protection and continuity of essential services has become fundamental to preserving and enhancing societal resilience.</p><p>This topic aims to support the development and demonstration of targeted high-tech capabilities that address specific preparedness, operational, and recovery gaps in the resilience of critical entities<sup>[1]</sup> under multi-hazard and NaTech conditions. It calls for moving beyond generic resilience frameworks toward sector-specific, interoperable, and modular technological and governance solutions that can be deployed and tested in realistic operational settings.</p><p>Proposals should be grounded in existing risk assessments and draw on lessons learned from recent disruptive events. They are expected to deliver measurable improvements in both technological and organisational resilience through the identification and prioritisation of critical capability gaps, especially where cascading and cross-sectoral risks are likely to arise. In parallel, adaptive continuity planning and decision-making tools should be designed to enhance situational awareness, support dynamic response coordination, and maintain service continuity in fast-evolving crisis scenarios.<sup> </sup></p><p>Proposals should also demonstrate cross-border, multi-actor coordination mechanisms through simulations or testing in real operational environments, involving public authorities, emergency responders, and critical service operators or representative environments where critical infrastructure is particularly exposed to multi-hazard risks.</p><p>International cooperation is encouraged, particularly in regions with cross-border infrastructure or shared vulnerabilities. Actions should take due account of the relevant EU legal and policy frameworks and are expected to address all applicable considerations expressed in the Introductions of the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster-Resilient Society for Europe Destinations.</p><p>Coordination among the successful proposals from this topic and projects funded under HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-INFRA-01: <em>Open topic for improved preparedness for, response to and recovery from large-scale disruptions of critical infrastructures</em> and HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-INFRA-02: <em>Open topic for role of the human factor for resilience of European critical entities</em>, and HORIZON-CL3-2024-DRS-01-04:<strong> </strong><em>Hi-tech capacities for crisis response and recovery after a natural-technological (NaTech) disaster</em><strong> </strong>should be envisaged in order to avoid duplication, share resources and exploit complementarities and opportunities for increased impact.</p><p class=\"topicdescriptionkind\">Technology Readiness Level - 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