ENACT

European Network Against Crime and Terrorism

ENACT is a European network to support the exchange of research and innovation knowledge as well as the visibility and uptake of solutions in the fight against crime and terrorism.

Coordinator

Polícia Judiciária

Consortium

12 partners

Start Date

1st September 2023

Duration

3 years

Funding

€1,912,974

ENACT Pillars

ENACT is built on the four pillars identified by the European Commission for the operation of knowledge networks. ENACT will build on these four pillars to develop a ‘knowledge as a service’ model that will guarantee the sustainability of the network beyond the length of the project.

Networking

Deliver a network-enabling service that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and value among the knowledge hubs of the wider Fight against Crime and Terrorism (FCT) research and innovation (R&I) community.

Research

Catalogue, aggregate and exploit the existing knowledge on the FCT area ensuring continuous availability of a structured knowledge base accessible to decision makers of the various R&I communities.

Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation

Communicate project activities and disseminate and exploit project findings in a flexible and timely manner, ensuring a continuous availability of updated actionable knowledge.

Cooperation

Foster cooperation between market actors in the area of the fight against crime and terrorism to improve the uptake of innovation.

Third ENACT Newsletter – out now!

19 February 2025

The Third ENACT newsletter is now available and in this edition we share updates on our ongoing initiatives, showcase recent accomplishments, and offer insights into our collaborative efforts to combat crime and terrorism across Europe. Our dedication to creating a safer and more secure environment remains at the forefront, and we’re pleased to highlight the … Read more

Flash Report #4: Drug Production, Distribution, and Forensics Research in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe

19 December 2024

The 4th ENACT Flash Report was commissioned by the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), formerly known as the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) until July 2024. The transition from EMCDDA to EUDA signifies an enhanced mandate to address emerging health and security challenges associated with illicit drugs. This report emphasises the … Read more

Press Release: ENACT Supports Security Innovation Award Winners

18 December 2024

In this latest press release, discover how ENACT, funded under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, is providing financial support to cutting-edge initiatives recognised for their excellence in the fight against crime and terrorism (FCT). ENACT is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration across Europe, supporting projects that drive impactful solutions for law enforcement, academia, and … Read more

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ENACT Consortium

ENACT is a 12-partner strong consortium with representatives from nine European countries. The consortium is well-balanced with five Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), two universities, three Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs), one industry organization and one industrial association.