Deadline June 1st to apply for the DIREKTION Awards - Open Call for submissions
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Dear CTIF Members,
We would like to share with you an open call that may be of interest to you, as part of the European project DIREKTION, in which CTIF is a partner.
DEADLINE JUNE 1 to apply!
This call aims to reward the “Best innovative solutions regarding Disaster and Resilience society gaps for first responders”. It will identify and evaluate innovative technological solutions in the field of disaster resilience, capable of addressing capability gaps faced by emergency responders (firefighters, emergency services, civil protection, etc.), while accelerating innovation uptake.
Our member organisations, both on a National, and Associate level, could be a strong match for this call.
The objective is to identify mature innovative technologies that enhance the safety, efficiency, and situational awareness of first responders during operations. Proposed solutions must address key capability gaps and priority needs of first responders, and must have reached a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL 8–9) to be eligible for funding.
With the support of DIREKTION, you could benefit from a €10,000 prize, which includes :
- Communication & promotion of your solution
- Participation in European events on Disaster Resilience Society (DRS)
- Attendance at the award ceremony during a DRS event (late 2025)
- A dedicated pitch session at INTERSCHUTZ in June 2026
Key information:
- Application deadline: June 1st, 2025 at 12:00 (CEST)
- Estimated time to fill in the application form: 20 minutes
- To apply: www.direktion-network.org/awards2025
- Project coordinated by INDEV, with partners including CTIF, GZS, CAFO, ENB, AUTRC, FEU, SAFE, TNO, KEMEA, RAN, INR, PESI, TRI, Fraunhofer and WCO.
Here is the last LinkedIn post about the awards that you and your organisations can relay:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7323602100335091713
For any question, please contact maelle.groslier@safecluster.com and michel.bour@safecluster.com
Best regards,
Neza Strmole,
CTIF Secretary
Have you submitted your application to the DIREKTION Awards 2025 yet?
We’re looking for breakthrough solutions that enhance responder safety, situational awareness, and interoperability in disaster situations.
🎯 If you’re building tools, tech or services that make a difference in crises, this is your moment to shine.
📅 Deadline: June 1st, 2025
📥 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ecsYaMA7
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DIREKTION Partners: INERIS DEVELOPPEMENT, CTIF International Association of Fire Services, Gasilska Zveza Slovenije, Ceska Asociace Hasicskych Dustojniku Sdruzeni, Escola Nacional de Bombeiros - Portugal, Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, TNO, Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), Pôle SAFE, Woitsch Consulting, The Resilience Advisors Network, INERIS, Trilateral Research, PESI Spanish Technology Platform on Industrial Safety, FEU Fire Officers