Technology essential in fighting crime
To stay one step ahead of undermining crime, research is needed that focuses on (new) technologies such as biometrics, sensors, smart materials and image, speech and data technology. This innovation and knowledge development can make a difference when it comes to data collection and analysis of subversive crime. The fight against and prevention of subversive crime becomes more effective if we as science, government, business and citizens work together more intensively and in a more targeted way and thus jointly develop innovative intervention models.
Integral approach to research into subversive crime
The KIC call Subversive Crime, launched by NWO, is an important step in the integrated approach to organised crime mission of the Knowledge and Innovation Agenda for Security.
Interdisciplinary public-private consortia in the field of subversive crime are invited to apply for funding to collaborate in research. The future public-private consortia will develop new knowledge about subversive criminal phenomena, systems, networks and modus operandi. Specific research is needed into the foundations, drivers, mechanisms and structures. This knowledge should lead to the development of new action perspectives, intervention options, (technological) instruments and working methods.
- The deadline for submitting preproposals: April 21, 2022.
- The deadline for submitting full applications is October 6, 2022.
- Within this call for proposals, a total of 6 million euros is available for scientific research by interdisciplinary consortia of knowledge institutions and the business community, aimed at innovation in intervention and prevention in subversive crime.
- Government agencies can also participate.
For more information about this call, please contact KIC-Security2021@NWO.nl or telephone Frans van der Wel (+31 30 600 12 86 or +31 6 83 30 26 71).
More information (guidelines, budget, deadlines)
KIA Security
Holland High Tech (TKI HTSM) coordinates the implementation of the Knowledge and Innovation Agenda (KIA) Security. The KIA Safety core team oversees substantive implementation.
Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC)
Society faces a number of major challenges that require more knowledge and groundbreaking innovations. The NWO research program KIC stands for groundbreaking innovative solutions with social and economic impact. Knowledge institutes, companies and public parties invest together in the commercial application of knowledge to tackle major societal challenges with smart technologies. In this way we secure jobs and income in the future. This has been established in the Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) 2020-2023, which is in line with the mission-driven top sectors and innovation policy of the central government. NWO brings knowledge institutions and companies together and finances groundbreaking research based on their innovative, impactful research proposals. Read more
