📢 Just Released: RTC Policy Brief “Strengthening Responder Technology in Disasters”

The CMINE Responder Technology Cluster and DIREKTION have released the Policy Brief on strengthening responder capabilities through innovation – launched today at the CERIS event in Brussels.

Developed by over 200 organisations and 17 projects, this brief delivers actionable recommendations for:

• Aligning research priorities with real-world responder needs

• Leveraging innovation procurement (e.g. PCP & PPI)

• Enhancing interoperability and standardisation

• Promoting ethical and user-friendly technologies

• Supporting training and community preparedness

🚨 A must-read for policymakers, researchers and emergency responder organisations.

🗓️ The brief is being presented today (March 27th, 2025 - See the agenda at https://lnkd.in/eXjZbE89) during the CERIS workshop: Solutions for First Responders, which can also be followed online.

Webex link: https://lnkd.in/ewZVZbMG 

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🙏 Many thanks to all the contributors from the Responder Technology Cluster and the DIREKTION project who collaborated on this Policy Brief. Your expertise and collective input were key to shaping these forward-looking recommendations.

📄 Download the full brief: https://www.direktion-network.org/policybrief