Event organized by the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), in partnership with the SEREN 5 network and the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, which was also the host of the meeting.

On 5 June 2025, in Bucharest, the conference “Cybersecurity: Funding Opportunities and Strategic Collaboration in Europe” took place, an event dedicated to strengthening the connections between the space sector and the cybersecurity field at European level.

Organized by the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), with the support of the SEREN 5 network and of the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, the event brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, industry, and security structures, providing a platform for strategic dialogue and exploration of new opportunities for collaboration and funding.

The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), present at the event alongside other institutions such as the Special Telecommunications Service (STS), the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (INCAS), the Ministry of National Defence (MApN), the National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC), the National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines – COMOTI, and the Protection and Guard Service (SPP), as well as the Agency for the Promotion of European Research – APRE Italy, in its capacity as coordinator of the European SEREN 5 network, underlined its role in strengthening European capacities in the field of cybersecurity, including in relation to space infrastructure, and highlighted the possible synergies between research and security policies.

ROSA emphasized the importance of integrating cybersecurity requirements into the design of space systems, as well as Romania’s active involvement in supporting participation in European research and innovation programmes, especially under Horizon Europe – Cluster 3.

The SEREN 5 network presented the tools available to stakeholders interested in accessing European funding, providing information about priority themes, open calls, and concrete support for the formation of consortia.

The discussion panel brought together diverse perspectives – academic, institutional, and operational – analysing both technical and political challenges and solutions related to the protection of space assets, the development of edge processing infrastructure, the maturation of security operations centres, and support for SMEs active in the cyber field.

The event was hosted by the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, an institution with significant contributions in applied research and professional training in key areas for Europe’s digital transformation and strategic resilience.

This initiative reconfirmed Romania’s active role in promoting European cooperation in strategically important fields and provided participants with concrete tools to engage in high-impact projects.

The next edition of the Security Research Event will be held on 24 and 25 June in Warsaw, at EXPO XXI

The Security Research Event (SRE) is the forum where industry, policy makers, safety and security practitioners, knowledge institutions and critical infrastructure operators discuss security threats and challenges, and how EU research and innovation can contribute to tackle them.

The SRE 2025 takes place at a turning point for EU’s civil security. Shifts in global geopolitics, advanced digital technologies and extreme weather events force us to constantly redefine the priority areas of EU actions and investments. Hybrid attacks have become a reality, traditional supply chains are being disrupted and terrorism and organised crime groups adapt their modus operandi to the new possibilities. In this new normal, the EU must step up its efforts to strengthen its preparedness, internal security and strategic autonomy.

Security research and innovation has a significant role to play to address these security threats in the EU and protect our democratic values and fundamental rights. Through innovation, safety and security practitioners can be equipped with the tools they need to detect threats, prevent crime and accidents, secure evidence, model future risk scenarios and design the most effective responses.

The main theme of 2025 edition is Boosting security through EU-based innovation. Five thematic panels will provide the opportunity to discuss how to achieve the identified goals while ensuring the European strategic autonomy.

In addition, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Magnus Brunner will hold his first implementation dialogue on the challenges to the EU’s security industry competitiveness and to the uptake of security innovation. This dialogue will be an occasion to identify ways to improve, simplify and facilitate implementation of the EU policy agenda when it comes to research and innovation for security.

The conference deliberations will be accompanied by exhibition. In more than 50 booths, solutions developed under the Horizon Framework Programmes, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument will be illustrating the discussions of the Conference. Institutional bodies such as the European Commission, the Research Executive Agency and Justice and Home Affairs Agencies will also be present. The booth-based presentations will be complemented by small scale demonstrations held throughout the two days of the event in a dedicated area.

The event will be accompanied by the Security Innovation Award ceremony, bringing in the spotlight the most spectacular success stories of market uptake in EU-funded security innovation.

Registration

https://security-research-event.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Date:  29^Th April 2025
Time: 14:00 CEST
Duration: 1 Hour

• Are you a security stakeholder from a Horizon Europe widening country interested in applying in the upcoming Civil Security for Society calls this year?
• Will you be attending in the upcoming security events of SMi2G in May and EC Official Info-day on Cluster 3 in June?
• Will you present your project idea as a coordinator or partner in the pitch sessions of these events?

 Then, do not miss out on the Pitch Training Session organised by Seren5 to support pitch presenters at these events?

The online event will be held on the 29^th of April 2024 at 14:00 CEST, register in the following link to receive the Meeting link closer to date.

Register Here!!

IFEMA-MADRID, 12th, 13th and 14th May, 2025

In the frame of FEINDEF 2025 (International Defence and Security Exhibition – https://feindef.com/index.php/en/ ), which will take place at IFEMA-MADRID (Spain) from the 12th May 2025 to the 14th May 2025, the Spanish delegation in Cluster 3 Horizon Europe “Civil security for society) will organize a series of activities: A National Infoday on Cluster 3 2025 Calls for Proposals and a EU Brokerage event associated to the call.

We encourage different Security stakeholders interested in Cluster 3 calls, industry, academia, Research and technology organizations, public R&D centers and Security end-users to participate in these activities specially conceived to enhance information exchange and to facilitate proposal preparation under 2025 Cluster 3 call.

The event organizers would like to welcome, as special invited countries, Türkiye and Portugal.
Moreover, the European Commission, and more specifically DG HOME, will be represented during the event.

The event will exclusively be a physical meeting. It is mandatory to register through the following links to ensure the access to the event (don’t forget to register through both links in order to ensure you can access the event):

IFEMA LINK: https://registro.feindefevent.com/feindef2025/es/register/RegisterPage/VisitorsInvited
Invitation voucher: FFVY5BQ3
And B2MATCH link: https://www.b2match.com/e/feindef-2025

Cluster 3 INFODAY FEINDEF – 2025 call – Draft agenda veng -v6-1

In the framework of the collaboration between SeREN5 (the HorizonEurope NCPs Network for Cluster 3 research (Civil Security for Society) and Enterprise Europe Network, we are glad to invite you to take part to the awareness raising webinar focused on cybersecurity (Destination – Increased Cybersecurity) and the forthcoming calls under Cluster 3.

The webinar will take place before the starting of the meeting sessions planned during the Virtual Cybersecurity B2B event  

Topics of the B2B event:

• IoT / Cybersecurity of industrial systems
• Cloud security / secure cloud
• Data and hardware security
• Anti-cybercrime
• Threat intelligence / Data leaks detection
• Security of SMEs
• Smart and Safe City

An efficient way to get insight on the R&I topics issued by the EC and exploit B2B opportunities for setting-up / completing R&I consortia with pre-qualified potential partners among the participants from the B2B event.

FOR WHOM:

• SMEs and multinational companies
• Institutional and private purchasers
• Research centers and laboratories
• Investors

WHEN: 19/05/25
Timeslot: 11h00-12h00, Q&A included
Language : English

Participation free of charge BUT registration MANDATORY : you can add the session Webinar when you register for the B2B meetings

EVENT Web Site: https://www.b2match.com/e/virtual-cybersecurity-b2b-2025

SeRE5 contact person : https://www.seren-project.eu/consortium/

Organizer: EEN Hauts-de-France , CCI International HdF

Organizer e-mail: .saad@cci-international.net

Lithuanian RDI Liaison Office (LINO), Research Council of Lithuania NCPs and Innovation Agency Lithuania would like to invite researchers and innovators from participating “Horizon Europe” countries to a pitching event on Cybersecurity (special focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography), with the aim of creating international consortiums for RDI projects. The event will be held fully online.

This event will focus on the future of Cybersecurity with an additional emphasis on Post-Quantum Cryptography. The event is designed to bring together researchers and innovators to discuss possible collaboration in the realm of cybersecurity and post-quantum technologies. Participants will also have the opportunity to pitch their project ideas (not mandatory). This is a unique opportunity for participant to present themselves, network and form potential partnerships in Cybersecurity research and innovation field.

Form of the event – online.

Date – March 18^th

Time – 10h. (CET)

Registration – here.

More about event and provisional agenda – here.

Conference: BORDERLESS BORDER MANAGEMENT 2025, Narva

Estonian Academy of Security Sciences invites on March 4-5, 2025, for a unique international conference on border management. 

This event will include practitioners, academic institutions, and business sector representatives to explore the latest advancements and challenges in border security. Bringing together authorities and practitioners, universities, research institutions, and industry, the conference will create a collaborative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas essential for driving innovation and addressing emerging challenges in border security. The conference will focus on the practical challenges faced in border management, such as security threats, new technologies, training, and cross-sector cooperation. By discussing these issues in depth, participants can develop innovative strategies and solutions that are grounded in real-world needs and experiences.

The conference will delve into critical themes such as

•    Multifaceted Challanges in Security and Border Management
•    Research and Innovation for Border Management
•    Smart bots on the gound: education and Training
•    Innovative Border Technologies
•    Opportunities for Cross-Sectorial Cooperation

Organized in cooperation with the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, the Estonian Research Council, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, the Ministry of Interior, and TalTech, this conference is a chance to engage with experts, discuss pressing issues, and form cross-sector cooperation platforms to futureproof EU borders.

Conference will take place in the city of Narva, located on the external border of the EU and NATO. Its rich history and strategic location offer a compelling setting for discussions on border management.

Practical information:

•    On-site event
•    Participation is free
•    Accommodation is not provided, see opportunities in Narva ( and Narva-Jõesuu.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of border management. Register now and be part of the future of secure borders!

REGISTER
PROGRAMME
PRESENTERS

SMI2G Brokerage 2025 Event – SAVE THE DATE

Date: 6  – 7 May 2025
Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre

Following the success of past years…

The SMI2G brokerage event gathers European-wide innovators and practitioners who are looking for further consortium partners by presenting game-changing ideas and novel technologies addressing the challenges of the Horizon Europe’s Civili Security for Society 2025-2026 Work Programme (not yet available).

The SMI2G brokerage event is organised by:  The EARTO Working Group Security and Defence research, the SEREN network, EOS, IMG-S, CMINE and is supported by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche and ENLET. Like previous years, this edition of the SMI2G event is again free of charge thanks to our sponsors.

Every year, SMI2G hosts top-level keynote speakers, expert panel discussions as well as ground-breaking pitch sessions related to the respective calls.  As a result, the event offers participants significant networking opportunities, supporting consortium building efforts and the sharing of valuable information concerning the Horizon Europe Security Calls.

More information here

Security & Policing Home Office Event

Date: 11-13 March 2025
Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre

Security & Policing remains the premier platform for relevant UK suppliers to showcase the very latest equipment, training and support, to police services, Government departments, organisations and agencies from the UK and overseas. A key focus is to demonstrate the opportunities presented by innovative cutting edge technology.

The event creates an excellent opportunity for deepening our strong security alliances around the world and for our international partners to understand and hear about the work we are doing to keep our country secure and reduce crime in the UK and overseas.

Register here
More information here

Innovation against trafficking of cultural good

Date: 05/12/2024
Venue: BAO conference centre, 1040 – Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium

This thematic Workshop of the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS) aims at presenting and discussing European research and innovative solutions, as well as further capability needs, relevant for countering trafficking and illicit trade in cultural goods across the European Union borders.
Interested audience include security practitioners, especially customs and law enforcement authorities, but also innovators, operators in the cultural goods markets, and national and EU policy makers on capabilities such as those related to detection of threats in the flow of goods and services, and risk assessment. The Workshop will bring together updates and EU-funded projects of innovative European technologies in this field; from relevant AI tools and web-crawlers to advanced and safe tracking and detection technologies that enhance the protection of cultural goods.
It will be an occasion to present experiences and opportunities for collaborative research and innovation in Europe; and discuss how research results can be more efficiently exploited.

Register here.

More information here.

Horizon4Poland’24
Date: 13-14/11/2024
Location: Novotel Airport Hotel, Ul. 1 Sierpnia 1, 02-134 Warsaw, Poland

Horizon4Poland’24 is addressed to business and research entities, willing to participate in Horizon Europe Programme – the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with the budget EUR 93.5 billion for the period 2021-2027.

The event connects entrepreneurs and leading institutions from Polish innovation ecosystem with representatives of the European partnerships and international organisations.

More info here.
Register here.

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe
Date: 12-14/11/2024
Venue: Madrid, Spain

The first ‘Critical Infrastructure Protection Week’ will take
place in Madrid Spain and will see IACIPP host the ‘Critical
Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe’ conference
and exhibition and ‘EU-CIP Horizon Project’ conference.
Join the discussions and enhance your network, help raise
awareness and promote greater collaboration amongst
operators, agencies and the CI security community.

More info here.
Register here.

CERIS Event – Securing Major Public Events
Date: 12/12/2024
Venue: Le Bouche à Oreille, Rue Félix Hap 11,1040 – Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium

This event presented by DG HOME, aims to bring together practitioners, local authorities, policymakers and researches to discuss trends, risks, further research and lessons learned from the multitude of major public events taking place over the course of the year 2024. This event will look at security research needs and new threats, advanced technologies, crisis preparedness, and ethical and legal considerations in this field.
The growing complexity and scale of major public events, such as international sporting championships, or large music events, present significant security challenges. These events attract global attention and large crowds, making them potential targets for a range of threats, from terrorism to cyberattacks. In this context, the need for cutting-edge security measures has never been more critical.

Register here.

More information here.

DEICy 2024 Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity
Date: 25-29/11/24
Inspiring plenary sessions, informative workshops and targeted 1:1 meetings
Deadline for registration: 29/11/24=> Register HERE
Participation is free of charge
VITRUAL EVENT

The goal of this international brokerage event is to create a strong network of research and development institutions, business and industry partners, European and national institutions, non-government organizations in close relation for better knowledge and understanding of the digital transformation in areas: digital economy & society, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, data science, industry 4.0, cybersecurity, internet of things, 3D printing, robotics and automation, sensors, a digital simulation of production and logistics processes, CAD/CAM/CAE/Digital Twin, cloud computing, digitization of product and service offerings, 5G technology, software for business and many more.

More details here

• which kind of contribution the SSH experts can bring in the proposals,
• how to create an effective collaboration in the interdisciplinary team
• success stories of Cluster 3 interdisciplinary project.

The event will take place in Brussels and online (in live streaming) on the 12-13 June 2024.
This international information-day event will highlight research topics covered within the 2024 calls for proposals in Cluster 3. Participants will also have the possibility to join a matchmaking event dedicated to the topics of the 2024 Cluster 3 calls.

The event will comprise the following sessions:
Day 1 (12 June 2024): Presentation of Cluster 3 2024 funding opportunities (hybrid participation)
Day 2 (13 June 2024): Training for stakeholders (hybrid participation), Pitch Session (only on site participation), Brokerage Event (on site participation)

Please note that onsite event in Brussels can accommodate only 180 people.
All the information and instructions for the registration are here: Security Research Map – Cluster 3 Infoday & Brokerage Event 12-13.06.2024 (b2match.io)

Date:  17^Th May 2024
Time: 14:30 CEST
Duration: 1 Hour

 
• Are you a security stakeholder from a Horizon Europe widening country interested in applying in the upcoming Civil Security for Society calls this year?
• Will you being attending in the upcoming security events of SMi2G (May) and EC Official Info day on Cluster 3 (June)?
• Are you going to present your project idea as a coordinator or partner in the pitch sessions of these events?
• Would like to have an insight on the Pitch Presentation Template of the CL3 Info Days?
 

Then, do not miss out on the Pitch Training Session organised by Seren5 to support pitch presenters at these events? Training will be held on ZOOM.

The online event will be held on the 17^th of May 2024 at 14:30 CEST, register in the following link to receive the Zoom link closer to date.

Register Here!!

The SMI2G brokerage event gathers European-wide innovators and practitioners who are looking for further consortium partners by presenting game-changing ideas and novel technologies addressing the challenges of the  Horizon Europe’s Civil Security for Society 2023-2024 Work Programme.

Register for this event.

More details at: https://www.b2match.com/e/horizon-europe-2024-secure-societies.

In the frame of SICUR 2024 (International Security Exhibition –https://www.ifema.es/en/sicur), which will take place at IFEMA-MADRID (Spain) from the 27th February 2024 to the 1^st March 2024, the Spanish delegation in Cluster 3 Horizon Europe “Civil security for society) will organize a series of activities.

We encourage different Security stakeholders interested in Cluster 3 calls, industry, academia, Research and technology organizations, public R&D centers and Security end-users to participate in these activities specially conceived to enhance information exchange and to facilitate proposal preparation under 2024 Cluster 3 call.

The event organizers would like to welcome, as special invited country, Türkiye, in the frame of a EU Study visit to Spain. Therefore, diverse Turkish entities will participate in the event to reinforce collaboration in 2024 call and to enhance networking.

Moreover, the European Commission, and more specifically DG HOME, will be represented during the event.

The event will exclusively be a physical meeting. It is mandatory to register through the following links to ensure the access to the event (don’t forget to register through both links in order to ensure you can access the event):

IFEMA LINK: https://www.ifema.es/en/sicur/tickets

Invitation voucher: FOROSICUR_CDTI_SC24

And

CDTI INNOVACIÓN link: https://forms.office.com/e/VXRNCKuw5V

The European Commission has recently launched the ’Horizon Implementation Days’. Three thematic events open to all potential applicants to Horizon Europe are planned, covering submission and evaluation, grant agreement preparation, and amendment and reporting respectively.

The first event of the series 2023 will take place on 5 October (on line) and will be dedicated to finding opportunities and submitting a proposal.

For more information and registration: link

The webinar is organized by InnovateUK and it’s aimed to provide all the information related to the announcement made by the European Commission on the 7th September 2023 about the association of UK to Horizon Europe.

The webinar will take place on the 14th Sept. at 15:00 CET. This webinar will be recorded and will be made available via the Horizon Europe Hub webpage shortly afterwards.

For further information: Summary – Association to Horizon Europe – Information Webinar (cvent.com)

The Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Info Day and Brokerage event will take place on 27-28 June 2023 in the form of an hybrid event: both in Brussels and streamed on line.

The event is organized SEREN5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research Executive Agency.

The Info Day will highlight research topics covered within the 2023 calls for proposals in Cluster 3. Participants will also have the possibility to find new partners thanks to the Brokerage event organized for the 28th of June and to present their project ideas during the Pitch session on the same day. Furthermore, SEREN5 organizes a Training for Stakeholders on the “Proposal Preparation and How do build a Consortium”.
The Horizon Europe “Civil Security for Society” calls offer research and innovation funding opportunities to research institutions, universities, industries, SMEs, civil society organizations and other security stakeholders.

SAVE THE DATE

Date: 27-28 June 2023
Detailed info & Registration here: cluster3-infoday-brokerage-event.b2match.io
Target group: EC
Place: Brussels
Target group: Security stakeholders, potential applicants in Cluster 3 Calls

This matchmaking event brings together SMEs, larger companies, government officials, research centers and other relevant institutions from the sectors of Defence and Security in a large number of European countries. This is a unique opportunity to generate new business or strategic contacts and foster technological cooperation in such a specific field of activity.

During this Brokerage, meetings will take place in a dedicated area in IFEMA and will be arranged in advance by means of this website. Participants will be given the possibility to arrange online meetings in order to foster international cooperation amongst key players.

The Brokerage Event FEINDEF 2023 will be celebrated in the framework of the FEINDEF Conference which will take place on the 17th, 18th and 19th of May 2023 in IFEMA Madrid (Spain). 

Furthermore, an Information Day on Horizon Europe Cluster 3 calls for proposals – Civil Security for Society  will be held in collaboration with CDTI on the 17th May onsite.

Further information: FEINDEF 2023 Defence & Security Brokerage Event – Home (b2match.io)

How can European intelligence and law enforcement activities be enhanced or hampered by existing and emerging technologies?

The 1st NOTIONES Conference: Emerging Technologies for law enforcement and intelligence services, which will take place in Brussels at Stanhope Hotel on June 15th 2022, from  9:00 to17:00 CET, aims to answer this crucial question by deepening the understanding of existing and emerging technologies in the intelligence and law enforcement fields. Intelligence and security practitioners, policymakers, academics and industry are invited. The programme includes a keynote speech, NOTIONES project presentations and a panel discussion. Participants will also be able to attend sessions and workshops during the conference.

Deadline to register June 2nd

To register please click here

Date: 20th March 2023
Target group: ECSO

Date: 16th March 2023
Target group: EC

https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/events/ceris-seminar-artificial-intelligence-security-purposes-maximising-benefits-and-reducing-risks-2023-03-23_en

Date: 23rd March, 10 – 17:00
Target group: Policy-makers, first responders, researchers and industry
Place: Brussels – only in presence

https://euagenda.eu/events/2023/03/09/ceris-workshop-methods-and-examples-of-piloting-and-validation-of-innovative-border-management-solutions

Date: 9th March, 10 – 17:00
Target group: Policy-makers, first responders, researchers and industry
Place: Brussels

• Two days of Conferences with thematic sessions;
• Exhibition presenting projects, their achievements, and small-scale demonstrations;
• The Security Innovation Award Ceremony.

Organized by EC, DGHOME”
Date: 24 October – 25 October 2023
Target group: Policy-makers, first responders, researchers and industry
Place: Brussels, Square Brussels Convention Centre

The Security Mission and Information Group (SMI2G) 2023

Date(s)/duration: 10 May 2023 08:30 – 11 May 2023 17:00 CEST
Target group: Stakeholders
Place: Paris, France