Invitation for Industry Dialogue - Procurement of handguns, ammunition and holsters for the standing corps of the European Border and Coast Guard Invitation for Industry Dialogue - Procurement of handguns, ammunition and holsters for the standing corps of the European Border and Coast Guard 2019-11-20 The recently revised Frontex mandate foresees the establishment of a standing corps that will be at the core of the operational response activities of the Agency. As a matter of priority, Frontex has to ensure that members of the standing corps are properly equipped and trained to be effectively deployed and operate in a unitary manner in the operational areas. Read more
Invitation for Industry & Research Community for the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders Invitation for Industry & Research Community for the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders 2019-06-15 Invitation to industry and research community to showcase innovative technologies during the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders (ICBB) 2019. Read more
Frontex announces competition for industry to develop technology allowing for detection of small aircraft used for cross-border crime Frontex announces competition for industry to develop technology allowing for detection of small aircraft used for cross-border crime 2019-06-14 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will hold a competition in an operational scenario for technical solutions to detect low-flying objects crossing the border. Read more
International Conference on Biometrics for Borders: Morphing and Morphing Attack Detection Methods International Conference on Biometrics for Borders: Morphing and Morphing Attack Detection Methods 2019-03-28 Frontex is organising a conference dedicated to the use of biometrics in the context of border control, with this year’s thematic focus on morphing and its possible implications for border security. The conference will take place on 9-10 October 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. Read more
Call for extended abstracts for the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders Call for extended abstracts for the International Conference on Biometrics for Borders 2019-03-28 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is organising a conference dedicated to the topic of the use of biometrics in the context of border control, with this year’s thematic focus on morphing and its possible implications for border security. Read more
Invitation for industry - Dialogue on Technology Foresight for Border Security Invitation for industry - Dialogue on Technology Foresight for Border Security 2019-03-06 With the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 establishing the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex was entrusted with increased responsibilities, including those related to research and innovation. Frontex was tasked to monitor and contribute to research and innovation activities relevant for European integrated border management, including the use of advanced surveillance technology. It also assists the Member States and the Commission in identifying key research themes. Read more