Live picture from the CERIS Workshop. The METEOR team recently headed to Brussels to participate in two high-level CERIS (Community for European Research and Innovation for Security) workshops. These sessions are vital for bridging the gap between innovative research and real-world security operations. Collaborating on Global Security Our partners actively contributed to discussions on the most pressing challenges in border management: Combating the Trafficking of Goods (Apri

Meteor Project Image In the METEOR project, our mission is to develop innovative technologies that harden global borders against complex smuggling techniques. Often, the best way to understand the importance of our work is to look at current operational successes by law enforcement. Today, we are sharing a recent high-profile case from Spain that highlights the sophisticated methods criminal networks use to transport illicit substances. Operation “Sircan”: A Massive Seizure i

Last week, the METEOR project team traveled to Vienna, Austria, to participate in the World Border Security Congress. Held at the elegant Savoyen Trend Hotel, this high-level, three-day event served as a critical hub for senior border officials and security experts to discuss the future of global transit and migration management. Tackling Global Challenges The congress provided a unique platform to debate current policy implementations and the growing challenges of cross-bord

We are thrilled to share that the METEOR project has reached another significant milestone! Our team recently gathered in the beautiful Boecillo, Spain, for our 6th Consortium Meeting , and the energy was nothing short of inspiring. Reflecting on Progress The meeting served as a vital touchpoint for all partners to share key updates and review our collective journey. It was a week defined by collaboration, with productive sessions focused on ensuring every aspect of the proje

Today marks the first day of SICUR. We’re proud to see our partner, Guardia Civil, featuring their latest EU-funded initiatives. Make sure to check out the METEOR project at their exhibit!

The fifth METEOR Consortium Meeting, held in Amsterdam, marked another significant milestone in the project’s ongoing collaboration and innovation efforts. The meeting brought together all partners to review progress, share key updates, and define the next steps toward achieving the project’s objectives. The first day was dedicated to assessing overall progress and aligning priorities for the upcoming period, ensuring that all partners remain coordinated in their activities.

On 24-25 June 2025, three METEOR project partners, VITO, MION technologies, and Futuro Perfecto Innovation (FPI), presented the METEOR...

The METEOR project has been making great progress, thanks to the collaboration between our partners. Check out the latest updates as of...

Last February, METEOR partners, MION and GUCI, have presented the METEOR project to the Spanish end-user community consisting of around...

METEOR partners, FPI and MION recently attended the workshop organized by the DETECTION HUB in Madrid, Spain last December 13, 2024. It...

METEOR partners VITO and MION attended this workshop was hosted by the recently launched European Ports Alliance public private...

METEOR partners attended the CERIS workshop in Brussels, which covered the topic of Innovation for E-Commerce Security and Countering...

VITO and Futuro Perfecto Innovation represented the METEOR project at the Projects to Policy Seminar. This seminar aimed to facilitate...

All 12 partners of the Meteor Consortium gathered in-person last March 14-15, 2024 in Seville, Spain for the General Assembly. ​ Both...

Last February 21, 2024, Members of the METEOR project participated in the CERIS Workshop on Illicit Drugs: Challenges and Opportunities...