# Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed (deadline passed)
- Opens: 6 May 2026
- Deadline: 5 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €4.5m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Armed forces / emergency services
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/45a08b29-389c-4c54-9b0e-1b7586d0b403

Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: - Police Authorities in Europe are empowered with modern, accessible and validated tools, methodologies and training curricula to anticipate and cope with the misuse of new and emerging…

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.