This grant funds projects that address the rising threat of bioterrorism driven by advances in synthetic biology and genetic engineering. Funded activities include assessing risks, improving detection technologies, analyzing regulatory needs, raising awareness among stakeholders, and fostering coordinated prevention and preparedness efforts. Projects should integrate lawful approaches and consider gender dimensions while enhancing understanding and response capabilities against malicious uses of synthetic biology.
Eligible applicants must comply with general admissibility conditions, including proposal page limits and layout, and be from eligible countries as described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. Projects must meet financial and operational capacity requirements and adhere to legal and security prov