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Modern biometrics used in forensic science and by police

Summary

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Name

Horizon Europe (2021-2027)

Programme Description

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Details

Call

Modern biometrics used in forensic science and by police

Detailed Call Description

Biometrics deserves a special innovation attention, which should include some of the following:

  • automation and scalability of the identification, identity verification, intelligence, investigation and evaluation processes;
  • robustness and validation of biometrics in forensic conditions;
  • biometric data protection and privacy;
  • harmonisation/standardisation of data and processes and conversion of existing biometric tool for use in the judicial system;
  • usage of biometrics in smartphones and other devices, including the possibility to unlock criminal’s devices using biometric data;
  • exchange of biometric data and interoperability of the systems, and risk of direct adoption of existing biometric tool for use in the judicial system.
  • Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

    70%

    Expected EU contribution per project: €5 million

    Eligibility For Participation Notes

    This topic requires the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 2 Police Authorities 21 and at least 2 forensic institutes from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated countries.

    Programme Category
    EU Competitive Programmes
    Total Budget
    €5,00 million
    Thematic Categories
    • Justice - Security
    • Research, Technological Development and Innovation
    • Social Affairs & Human Rights
    Eligibility for Participation
    • Central Government
    • International Organisations
    • Large Enterprises
    • Private Bodies
    • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
    • State-owned Enterprises
    • Training Centres
    Call Opening Date
    30/06/2021
    Call Closing Date
    23/11/2021
    National Contact Point(s)

    Research and Innovation Foundation
    29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
    P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
    Phone Number: +357 22205000
    Email Address: support@research.org.cy
    Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/

    Contact Persons:
    Dr. Ioannis Theodorou
    Scientific Officer
    Contact Phone: +357 22 20 50 38
    Contact Email: itheodorou@research.org.cy 

    Christakis Theocharous
    Scientific Officer A’
    Contact Phone: +357 22 20 50 29
    Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy

    Website
    Funding&Tenders portal HE Main Work Programme 2021–2022 –Civil Security for Society p.28
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