On 27 March, the TeamUP project participated in the thematic workshop on Solutions for First Responders, held in Brussels. Organised by the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS), the event brought together leading voices across Europe to discuss innovative technologies, capability needs, and research outcomes aimed at strengthening the work of first responders in complex and hazardous environments.
A Day of Collaboration and Exchange
The workshop welcomed a diverse audience of security practitioners, including fire services, police, and emergency rescue agencies, as well as researchers, innovators, technology developers, and EU and national policy makers. Discussions focused on enhancing search and rescue operations, disaster risk management, and improving response capacity in multi-hazard scenarios.
A key theme of the day was the journey from research to market—how innovations transition from EU-funded projects into real-world operational use. Eleftherios Ouzounoglou from ICCS participated as a panelist, sharing valuable insights on the role of Testing Actions and other support mechanisms that help overcome barriers to innovation uptake.
TeamUP Technologies on Display
During the demo sessions, TeamUP showcased two of its key tools for first responders:
- The Digital Triage Tag – enabling rapid, digital categorisation of victims in mass casualty incidents
- The Decision-Support Toolkit – supporting emergency response teams in making informed, real-time decisions
These innovations were presented alongside technologies from sister projects including SYNERGISE, RESCUER, POWERBASE, PEERS, RED-ROSES, INTREPID, and TEAMAWARE.
Strengthening the European R&I Community
The event offered a valuable platform to present collaborative R&I outcomes, share lessons learned, and explore new avenues for policy alignment and technology transfer. TeamUP was honoured to be part of this vibrant ecosystem committed to advancing safety, resilience, and operational excellence for first responders across Europe.