CORDIS · 101226110 · HORIZON

ACTIVE PCP Pre-CommerciAl ProCuremenT of Innovative Personal ProtectiVe Equipment for First REsponders

Coordinator: SYNYO GmbH (AT)

The ACTIVE PCP project addresses critical shortcomings in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders, aiming to enhance their safety, operational efficiency, and adaptability in the face of evolving threats, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRN-E) incidents. The project leverages the Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) approach to drive innovation in PPE, focusing on multi-hazard scenarios and integrating advanced features such as lightweight materials, ergonomic designs, health monitoring sensors, and GPS tracking systems.Key objectives includ…

EU contribution
€5.2M
Total cost
Period
2025-11-01 → 2028-10-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-PCP
Call
HORIZON-CL3-2024-SSRI-01
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €5.2M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 3 years from 2025-11-01 to 2028-10-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-PCP funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €5.2M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-CL3-2024-SSRI-01.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by SYNYO GmbH (AT).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2025-11-01 to 2028-10-31 — approximately 3 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101226110.