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    2026-09-15 – 2027-03-31

    NATO Science for Peace and Security - Multi-Year Projects call open

    The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme has launched a new call for proposals.

    The SPS programme is seeking innovative research-based solutions aligned with SPS Programme’s Key Priorities (e.g. Cyber Defence, Innovation and Emerging Disruptive Technologies, Human and Social Aspects of Security,...)


    Topics of particular interest:

    • Non-kinetic mitigation measures against unmanned systems;
    • Protection of critical infrastructure, supplies and personnel; maritime and undersea infrastructure resilience;
    • Deterrence and defence against hybrid tactics – approaches, technologies, cross-sector and international coordination;
    • Innovative energy generation, storage, and distribution, including the capacity of critical facilities and deployed systems to operate through prolonged disruption of supply;
    • Biotechnology, including convergence with AI;
    • Space technologies - space awareness; position, navigation and timing;

    Project results should aim to reach Technology Readiness Levels 3-6, improving on the state of the art, including upon commercial off-the-shelf solutions.

    Budget: typically up to €400,000,higher budget may be considered if duly justified

    📅 Duration: 24 - 36 months.
    📅 Deadline: 15.11.2026.

    📌 Key eligibility criteria: Institutional collaboration – at least one partner in a NATO partner country (Austria, Japan, Israel etc.) and addressing at least one of NATO's key priorities (Cyber Defense, Defense against Hybrid Threats, Human and Social Aspects of Security, etc.).

    📌The project proposal is submitted via NATO Grant Platform

    Useful links: Multi-Year Project Handbook, Science for Peace and Security Programme.

    If interested, please contact Z. Vargaeštoková.

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