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Optimized Risk-based Intelligence-driven Operations for Next-generation Secure, Reliable and Privacy-preserving Border Management

Project description

How new tech could speed border crossings and boost security

Europe’s borders face mounting pressure as authorities balance strict security with the need for swift, smooth crossings. Complex checkpoints often struggle with long queues, fragmented systems, and the challenge of screening large numbers of travellers and vehicles in motion. In high-traffic hubs such as roll-on/roll-off ferry terminals, constant movement complicates inspections, while outdated tools limit threat detection. The EU-funded ORION project is developing advanced technologies to streamline controls, boost communication between agencies, and dynamically allocate resources. Its solutions will integrate with existing systems, reduce congestion, and improve energy efficiency. By combining enhanced risk assessment, interoperability, and data protection, ORION aims to make border checks faster, greener, and more secure for travellers.

Objective

ORION will (a) improve coordination between border, customs and security controls through the development of novel, ground-breaking technologies to streamline processes and enhance communication between various control points; (b) optimize resource allocation for border checks in a dynamic manner, reducing wait times and hassle for travellers while maintaining high security standards; (c) enhance threat detection capabilities of border authorities in challenging operational environments such as on roll-on-roll-off ferries where vehicles and passengers are in continuous movement; (d) enforce interoperability with existing databases and tools and legacy systems used by different EU MSs; (e) improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the border passing operations minimizing the waiting queues and reducing traffic congestion in these border crossings points and (f) ensure strong ethical and legal compliance of the developed technologies in order to protect travellers’ personal data. Its innovative framework will be demonstrated in 4 diverse yet complementary use cases, i.e. targeting passenger and vehicle verification during (a) embarkment and (b) disembarkment from roll-on-roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferries, (c) enhanced risk assessment and resource allocation at land border check points and (d) improved security for passengers travelling by train.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL3-2024-BM-01

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Coordinator

UBITECH LIMITED
Net EU contribution
€ 547 750,00
Address
26 NIKOU & DESPINAS PATTCHI
3071 Limassol
Cyprus
SME
Yes
Region
Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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