14 Sep 2026
EC launches Security Research and Innovation Campus at JRC
The European Commission launched the Security Research and Innovation Campus at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra on 10 September 2026. The Campus is a key element of the ProtectEU Internal Security Strategy, and is designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and operational needs, in order to accelerate the deployment of critical security technologies across Europe.
The Security Campus unites a range of JRC laboratories, bringing together expertise in multiple scientific fields. It is structured around six interlinked pillars that reflect today’s security challenges: space, connectivity and quantum; border management; crisis management; defence; internal security; and nuclear security. According to the Commission, this versatility is crucial to respond effectively to hybrid threats and align to real-world operational priorities as they evolve.
To ensure this strategic alignment, the JRC will work together with key EU agencies, including Frontex, Europol, eu-LISA, and the European Defence Agency, as well as relevant authorities in the Member States and research institutions. The Security Campus also aims to overcome structural challenges in Europe's security ecosystem, such as fragmented knowledge, delayed innovation cycles, and duplicated testing investments. To achieve this, the Campus is designed to be a collaboration hub for national experts and EU internal security practitioners: they will have direct access to the JRC’s world-class research facilities, to targeted training, and to a wide range of collaboration schemes.
For more information:
JRC Security Research & Innovation Campus - European Commission