DARE

Funded by: Horizon Europe / the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

Supervised by: Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analysis INT

Budget: approximately €3.6 million

Coordinator: Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analysis INT

Consortium: 15 partners from 10 European countries, including research institutions, civil protection authorities, NGOs, and technology organizations

Goal: DARE strengthens Europe’s response capabilities for cross-border disasters. The project focuses on harmonizing operational procedures, ensuring interoperability of command structures, integrating digital tools, and actively engaging citizens and volunteers.

The project is developing an open real-time dashboard that consolidates data from hazard monitoring, authorities, and citizen reports. This enables more accurate situational awareness and more efficient communication between incident command and field responders.

In addition, DARE compares and harmonizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conducts training sessions and field exercises. Digital media further enhance public engagement throughout all phases of crisis and disaster management.

Project launch: October 2025

Project end: September 2028

Tasks of Fraunhofer INT: 

• Project coordination (management, administration)
• Leading the alignment of SOPs and harmonization of operational procedures
• Co-development and integration of the dashboard system for crisis response and citizen input
• Organization and execution of workshops, training sessions, and field exercises
• Communication, dissemination, and public relations, including social media presence