We are seeking European collaborators and partners interested in contributing to the development of a Horizon Europe project in the fields of cybersecurity, crisis management, and organizational communication. It is designed in response to the Horizon Europe call “Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01)” and seeks to provide new insights into how communication among diverse stakeholders influences decision-making and action during crisis situations in the era of AI.

Project Description

We are seeking European collaborators and partners interested in contributing to the development of a Horizon Europe project in the fields of cybersecurity, crisis management, and organizational communication. It is designed in response to the Horizon Europe call “Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01)” and seeks to provide new insights into how communication among diverse stakeholders influences decision-making and action during crisis situations in the era of AI. This project aims to study and strengthen crisis management related to cyberattacks by leveraging immersive training programs In doing so, the project will contribute to enhancing the understanding and effectiveness of cybercrime response strategies within European, Canadian, and international organizations.

We aim to submit a Horizon Europe funding proposal by the end of 2026, depending on the specific call selected following the networking event. The project will be built on a strategic partnership between several European universities and the University of Ottawa.

It will be led by Université Bordeaux Montaigne (Prof. Marlène Dulaurans) and University of Ottawa (Prof. Ivan Ivanov), in close collaboration with the IBM Cyber Range Lab at the University of Ottawa (Prof. Guy-Vincent Jourdan).

How to apply

Researchers and professionals interested in participating are invited to submit, by April 30, a document (maximum 3 pages) outlining their research or professional interests, as well as a short preliminary proposal for collaboration. Following the evaluation of submissions, selected participants will be invited to take part in a networking and partnership-building event.

This event will take place at the Campus Régional de Cybersécurité et de Confiance Numérique de Nouvelle-Aquitaine on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 

For any additional information, please contact Aris Somda at ykusi097@uottawa.ca