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The Security Research Programme consists of a number of programme lines:

• "Scenario-based security research" takes into account the needs of its users from the outset. The application of these scenarios ensures that technology, the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences collaborate with authorities and private enterprises as the operators and providers of security technology to develop feasible security solutions. Individual solutions are only factored in inasmuch as they can be integrated into full-scope system innovations. Funding is provided for the following areas: Security of Transport Infrastructures; Safety and Rescue Solutions; Protection against the Failure of Critical Infrastructures; and Securing Commodity Chains.
• Research and development in generic technologies occurs through technology alliances. These technologies include the quick and mobile identification of hazardous substances, protective systems for emergency and rescue services, pattern recognition, and the speedy and reliable identification of people. The technology alliances proceed with practical applications in mind as they develop basic knowledge critical to security research, which can then be applied to generate innovative systems based on existing and new technologies.
• Technologization strategies developed for civil security purposes must strike a balance between security and the individual's right of privacy. Civil security research therefore calls upon the humanities and social sciences as well as the natural sciences and engineering to consider from the outset not only the technical feasibility, but also the ethical implications of the solutions they develop. A key element of the Security Research Programme is therefore an ongoing dialogue between all societal stakeholders - ranging from science and industry and the end user to members of the public.
• The focus of international cooperation is on security solutions that address common challenges in collaboration with other nations and are suited to an open and increasingly globalized society and economy. The aim of cooperation in this area is to use joint strengths in research and technology to develop innovative civil security solutions that might eventually also develop into future standards. Cooperation with countries such as Israel, France and the USA is founded on bilateral intergovernmental agreements.
• The 'KMU-innovativ' programme aims to fund small and medium-sized enterprises as key drivers of the rapid and flexible translation of innovations into practice. Time and again they have proven their competencies through specialized solutions – and quite often in market niches. Their close links to the customer provide valuable experience and competency with which to meet the requirements of end users of security solutions. They are also crucial to the growth of German industry and competitiveness on global markets.

The Research Programme for Civil Security has already generated its first successes. Thanks to the positive response, the private sector has provided approximately 67.4 million Euros for 111 collaborative projects in addition to 250 million Euros of government funding (last updated October 2011).