DIREKTION AWARDS 2025

“Best innovative solutions regarding Disaster and Resilience society gap for first responders”

The 1st DIREKTION Awards aim to reward the best innovative solutions that address capability gaps in disaster resilience and meet the needs of first responders. This contest is also expected to stimulate the uptake of innovative solution.

We invite all solutions providers to submit innovative proposals which have a high-TRL solutions (TRL 8-9). The solutions will address current capability gaps identified by the DIREKTION consortium, in coherence with International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation’s list (IFAFRI).

REAL-TIME TRACKING OF RESPONDERS

The ability to know the location of responders and their proximity to threats and hazards in real time

REAL-TIME DETECTION, MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF THREATS AND HAZARDS

The ability to detect, monitor and analyze passive and active threats and hazards at scenes in real time

RAPID IDENTIFICATION

The ability to rapidly identify hazardous agents and contaminants

INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION

The ability to incorporate information from multiple and nontraditional sources into incident command operations

INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS

The ability to maintain interoperable communications with responders in any environmental conditions

REMOTE ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION

The ability to obtain critical information remotely about the extent, perimeter, or interior of the incident

REMOTE OPERATIONS

The ability to conduct on-scene operations remotely without endangering responders

RESPONDER HEALTH

The ability to monitor the physiological signs of emergency responders

ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE

The ability to create actionable intelligence based on data and information from multiple sources

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The ability to provide appropriate and advanced personal protective equipment

The prize

10 winners will be selected and awarded €10,000 each. The cash prize amount is intended to be used to cover:

Communication and promotion of the awarded solution

Attendance to international events related to disaster resilience

Visibility through pitch session during the Interschutz event in June 2026

The timeline

Call documentation

To ensure a clear understanding of the call and the submission process, all applicants should carefully read the documentation:

Guide for Applicant

Frequently Asked Questions

We strongly advise you to review the DIREKTION Guide for Applicants before completing your Application Form.
Submit your Application Form here (including the uploading of your picture and video)

DIREKTION AWARDS​ 2025