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Build and Extend CBRN-E-related Hazard Assessment and AnOmaLy Detection Capabilities in Urban EnviRonments

BEHOLDER Project

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BEHOLDER Project

Objective 1

to develop integrated CBRN-E detection systems

Objective 2

to enhance vulnerability assessments using AI

Objective 3

to improve emergency planning with simulators

Objective 4

to engage stakeholders for market uptake

About the project

Cities today are increasingly vulnerable to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRN-E) threats, which pose serious risks to public safety. Urban security efforts face complex challenges, particularly in integrating advanced detection technologies into existing infrastructure such as SmartCity systems and SmartFurniture networks.

To effectively address CBRN-E threats, a comprehensive, collaborative approach is essential—one that involves emergency services, interdepartmental coordination and community engagement. BEHOLDER aims to respond to this need by delivering a cutting-edge, integrated platform for the detection, assessment and response to CBRN-E incidents in real time. By leveraging IoT-enabled technologies, advanced AI for anomaly detection and seamless integration with smart city infrastructure, BEHOLDER aspires to set a new standard for urban safety and threat response.

BEHOLDER Project

Its modular and scalable design hopes to enable it to fit naturally within existing urban networks, avoiding the common pitfalls of standalone systems. BEHOLDER wishes to provide not just technological innovation, but a complete framework that delivers real-time monitoring, actionable intelligence and rapid response to ensure the safety of public spaces, transport hubs and critical infrastructure.

Built on principles of open-source development and model standardisation, the BEHOLDER system aims to ensure interoperability, long-term adaptability and broad implementation potential. The deployment of real-world pilot projects in urban environments will validate its performance, build stakeholder confidence and support sustainable market growth.

BEHOLDER’s ultimate vision is to transform how cities prepare for and respond to CBRN-E threats—enhancing resilience, increasing situational awareness and safeguarding urban life with the help of a unique training curriculum. This is not just a technological step forward; it wishes to offer a paradigm shift in urban security—proactive, intelligent and determined in its mission to protect communities from evolving threats.