About
DISCRYPT is a research group based at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UB) focused on the intersection of technology, security, and digital rights. The group conducts interdisciplinary research on cryptography, digital privacy, decentralized systems, and critical infrastructures, combining technical expertise with a strong commitment to social and ethical dimensions of technology. DISCRYPT collaborates with academic institutions, public bodies, and grassroots organizations to promote technological sovereignty, open standards, and privacy-respecting tools. The group is particularly active in areas such as secure communication protocols, blockchain-based transparency mechanisms, and free/libre open source software development.
Fighting Crime and Terrorism
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-01: Open topic on modern information and forensic evidence analysis and on frontline policingHORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-03: Open topic on improved intelligence picture and enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of various forms of organised crime
Cybersecurity
HORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-02: New advanced tools and processes for Operational CybersecurityHORIZON-CL3-2025-02-CS-ECCC-03: Privacy Enhancing Technologies