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Jul 4, 2022 5:45:21 PM
The recording of the info day and the presentations can be found here:
https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/horizon-europe-cluster-3-civil-security-society-2022-06-28_en
Please pay special attention to the slides on the specific eligibility criteria.
Jun 30, 2022 12:00:01 AM
The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-07(HORIZON-RIA)
Improved international cooperation addressing first responder capability gaps
TOPIC ID: HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01-07
Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)
Call: Disaster-Resilient Society 2022 (HORIZON-CL3-2022-DRS-01)
Type of action: HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Type of MGA: HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG]
Deadline model: single-stage
Planned opening date: 30 June 2022
Deadline date: 23 November 2022 17:00:00 Brussels time
Topic description
ExpectedOutcome:
Projects’ results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:
Scope:
International cooperation is key to respond to different kind of natural and man-made disasters, as well as intentional security threats. Besides operational cooperation, there is a need to find a common understanding on what innovation is needed to able to respond to different challenges. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 list the need ‘to strengthen technical and logistical capacities to ensure better response to emergencies’[1]as one priority for national and local levels. Such capacities depend to a large extent on the effectiveness and the specific capabilities of organisations responsible for first response to incidents.
In order to perform their dangerous tasks, First Responders require the best possible equipment that is tailor-made for extreme scenarios. As such, tools and gear need to be highly specialised and adapted to the different specific first responder needs. The market for such equipment is however fragmented, limiting the availability and affordability.
International cooperation to define common requirements has helped to create a clearer picture on what gaps remain and cannot be satisfied by existing solutions, thus requiring targeted research. Global capability gaps have been identified by international expert groups such as the UNDRR Scientific and Technical Advisory Group and the International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI), involving scientific experts, firefighters, medical responders and police officers from several EU and non-EU countries.
Proposals under this topic are invited to address one or several of the following capability gaps that were identified by national first responders within IFAFRI:
Proposed solutions should take into account the different specifications as defined within IFAFRI, most notably the Gap Analysis, Statement of Objectives and Deep Dive Analysis[2] and propose solutions (to the extent possible) that are suitable for different types of responders.