Open topic on improved intelligence picture and enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of various forms of organised crime

The main goal of this opportunity is to develop innovative solutions and tools to improve the ability of Police Authorities in Europe to prevent, detect, and deter organized crime. The focus is on creating modern, validated methodologies, skills, and training programs that address new or unforeseen challenges in fighting organized crime. Projects should also enhance secure cross-border information sharing and provide evidence-based support for policymaking related to organized crime. Involvement of Police Authorities from at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries is required, and collaboration with Border Guard and Customs Authorities is recommended. The opportunity emphasizes understanding key challenges and sharing best practices in combating organized crime across Europe.

• Each project must actively involve at least three Police Authorities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
• Police Authorities must be public entities legally mandated to prevent, detect, or investigate terrorist or criminal offenses (excluding police academies, forensic institutes, training facilities, border, and customs authorities).
• If using satellite-based data or services, projects must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS systems.
• Applicants must complete the required table on security practitioners and justify each beneficiary's role.
• Projects should avoid duplication, leverage existing efforts, and plan for future uptake at national and EU levels.

Examples:

• A cross-border project where police forces from Spain, Germany, and Italy develop a shared digital platform to detect and analyze organized crime trends using satellite data.
• A collaborative initiative where Police Authorities from three EU countries design and test new training programs for early identification of criminal networks.
• A project involving Police Authorities from France, Sweden, and the Netherlands to create secure information exchange mechanisms for joint investigations into organized crime.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 7,500,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 2
• Budget per grant: 3,750,000€

• Projects must involve at least three Police Authorities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
• Police Authorities must be public entities legally responsible for preventing, detecting, or investigating terrorist or criminal offenses (excluding police academies, forensic institutes, training facilities, border, and customs authorities).
• Applicants must complete the 'Information about security practitioners' table in the application form using the provided template.
• If using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, or navigation data, beneficiaries must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS systems.
• Active involvement of Border Guard and/or Customs Authorities is recommended.
• Projects that address Europol or drug-related issues are expected to consult with relevant EU agencies during the project.
• Applicants must clearly explain and justify how each beneficiary meets the eligibility requirements.