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We are proud to announce that the SPARROW Project has officially joined the RTC Cluster on CMINE - The Crisis Management Innovation Network.
This important milestone strengthens collaboration across the European crisis management and resilience ecosystem, connecting SPARROW with leading initiatives, stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, and innovators working to enhance preparedness, operational resilience, and disaster response capabilities across Europe.
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.
We look forward to engaging with the RTC Cluster community and contributing to the future of European crisis management resilience.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬.
The alignment of the research and academic community with the strategic priorities of the European Union constitutes an important multiplier for generating meaningful benefits for society and the environment, while supporting the design and implementation of innovative and sustainable strategies. Such initiatives further highlight the importance of collaboration between research institutions, academia, public authorities, and European stakeholders in strengthening resilience, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

EXUS’ participated in the hashtag brokerage event taking advantage of the team’s presence to showcase hashtag as an example of our dedication to innovation in EU security research and to engage stakeholders interested in the project’s solutions.
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– SPARROW TTX in Cyprus
A high-impact Tabletop Exercise was successfully delivered in Cyprus under the SPARROW Project framework, focusing on complex, multi-layered crisis scenarios involving multiple cascading disasters affecting the Vasilikos Energy Centre—one of the country’s most critical energy hubs.

The exercise brought together the full spectrum of national authorities, critical infrastructure operators, and key stakeholders, reinforcing a whole-of-system approach to crisis management.

With the presence of the Director General of the Ministry of Energy and the Director General of the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation, the exercise highlighted the importance of public–private coordination in managing large-scale, interconnected disruptions across sectors.

As the scenarios evolved, SPARROW tools and technologies were applied in a dynamic environment, enabling real-time interaction with end-users and capturing valuable feedback from frontline professionals involved in crisis prevention and response.

➡️ More to follow on key insights and outcomes.

𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 🇪🇺 🇧🇬 Another impactful activity delivered under the SPARROW Project, this time at the American University in Bulgaria , following a kind invitation from our valued partners at Law and Internet Foundation
The Tabletop Exercise (TTX) brought together university staff, students, and representatives from local emergency services in a collaborative, high-engagement environment.
The scenario was tailored to the city of , where the university is located, focusing on disruptions to critical infrastructure and the cascading impacts on urban resilience and crisis management.
Through this exercise, participants were immersed in real-world decision-making dynamics—enhancing preparedness, coordination, and operational resilience across sectors.

| Podcast Series🎙️
Today we launch a new SPARROW podcast series, designed to highlight the tools, technologies, and operational practices developed within the project to strengthen preparedness and resilience in crisis management.
We begin with Martina Surynková and Petr Krčál discussing several important topics—particularly the Table-Top Exercise (TTX) hosted in the beautiful city of Plzeň, Czech Republic. The conversation offers valuable insights into collaborative preparedness, technology integration, and practical lessons emerging from the exercise.
This is just the beginning. More podcasts will follow, featuring partners and experts involved in the SPARROW project, sharing experiences, innovations, and lessons learned from across Europe.

SPARROW Project Podcast #1 | Table-Top Exercise in Plzeň – Technology & Crisis Preparedness Today we launch a new SPARROW Podcast Series, designed to highlight the tools, technologies, and operational practices developed within the project to streng...

We honor the women contributing to the Project — researchers, innovators, and professionals working across Europe to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. Through their leadership, expertise, and dedication, they help build stronger partnerships, smarter solutions, and more resilient communities. We honor them not only today, but every day.

Today was a highly intensive and operationally focused day at the Project Table-Top Exercise in 🇨🇿 . The scenario incorporated multiple cascading crises and disasters, requiring structured coordination, prioritisation under pressure, and decision-making across agencies.
The exercise brought together Police, Fire Service, Municipal Police and Ambulance Service, creating a realistic multi-agency environment where procedures, communication flows and operational assumptions were actively tested.

– Preparations for the first SPARROW Table Top Exercise (TTX) have now been successfully completed here in beautiful Pilsen.
With the active participation of all relevant local emergency services, this TTX is set to deliver a highly engaging and operationally meaningful experience, strengthening coordination, decision-making, and multi-agency preparedness.

Next Stop: For the next three days, the heart of the SPARROW project beats in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Table-Top Exercises and a Hackathon — focused, hands-on work to stress-test concepts, challenge assumptions, and translate innovation into operational resilience.