Strategic Partner for Security and Societal Resilience in Horizon Europe Cluster 3

KEMEA (Center for Security Studies), established in 2005 as the official research center of the Hellenic Ministry of Citizen Protection, operates as an innovation think tank dedicated to advancing security, resilience, and civil protection policies.

Central to KEMEA’s activities is its close collaboration with the Hellenic Police, supported by a formal memorandum of cooperation that reinforces joint efforts in addressing operational security needs, technology integration, and policy development. This partnership ensures practical relevance and operational applicability of KEMEA’s research outcomes and technological solutions.

In addition, KEMEA maintains robust cooperation with a broad spectrum of governmental institutions and end-users, including:

• Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

• Ministries and public authorities

• Local and regional communities

These strategic partnerships significantly enhance KEMEA’s capability to deliver tailored solutions and ensure a high level of stakeholder engagement, directly benefiting Horizon Europe's Cluster 3 objectives.

KEMEA’s areas of expertise include:

• Operational requirements identification for security systems

• Ethical and legal compliance for innovative security technologies

• Information Manipulation, Disinformation, Terrorism and Radicalisation Expertise

• Strategic communication and dissemination of results

• Security planning and crisis response

• Policy Recommendations

• Planning & Execution of comprehensive field tests, demonstrations and exercises

Through its established partnerships and multidisciplinary expertise, KEMEA stands as an ideal partner for Horizon Europe’s Cluster 3 projects, offering practical insights, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and significant added value to proposals aimed at strengthening societal resilience, governance, and democratic values across Europe.