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TeamUP Laboratory Tests in Vienna to advance safer CBRN-E incident response

Vienna, Austria, June 2026: How can first responders act more safely and efficiently during complex chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRN-E) incidents? This question is at the centre of the upcoming TeamUP Laboratory Tests in Vienna.

From 17 to 19 June 2026, the consortium of the European research project TeamUP will conduct its next round of Laboratory Tests in Vienna, Austria. Hosted by the Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre and the Austrian Institute of Technology, the tests will bring together project partners, technology providers, practitioners and research teams to practically test and jointly assess the latest components of the TeamUP toolkit.

The technologies used in Vienna are designed to support safer, faster and better coordinated interventions in high-risk emergency situations. By combining tools for hazard detection, victim localisation, triage, decontamination and decision support, TeamUP aims to reduce risks for emergency teams, accelerate response procedures and help save lives.

The Laboratory Tests are part of TeamUP’s broader testing and validation programme as the second laboratory testing round in the project. They build on the first Laboratory Tests conducted in September and October 2025, which were followed by Usability Tests, Small-Scale Trials, an Integration Test and Table-Top Exercises. Step by step, these activities prepare the TeamUP toolkit for the upcoming Full-Scale Trials.

The objective of Laboratory Tests LT2.4–2.5 is to assess the latest TeamUP prototypes, including updates from the second and third prototype phases, in a controlled environment. The focus will be on technical performance, readiness and practical applicability. The findings will feed into the further refinement of the individual components before they are used in the Full-Scale Trials in Lyon from 24 to 28 August and in Athens from 19 to 23 October under realistic operational conditions.

During the three-day testing activity, several applications and systems designed to support CBRN-E response will be in focus. These include digital triage tools, wearable devices, environmental and localisation sensors, a UAV-based platform, augmented reality applications, decontamination technologies, mixed reality training, as well as incident management and decision-support systems.

The tests will verify key performance indicators and user technical requirements. They will also collect structured feedback from practitioners and observers to identify possible gaps in usability, functionality and application in an operational context. This process helps ensure that the tools developed by TeamUP are not only technically robust, but can also be used by both CBRN-E specialists and non-specialist responders.

The Laboratory Tests are organised by the Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre and Campus VESTA, with support from the Austrian Institute of Technology, EXUS AI Labs, the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas and the wider TeamUP consortium. Specialised practitioner input will be provided by experienced emergency response and civil protection representatives, including the Lyon Fire and Rescue Service and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence.

About TeamUP
TeamUP – Holistic Capability and Technology Evaluation and Co-creation Framework for Upskilled First Responders and Enhanced CBRN-E Response – is a Horizon Europe project focused on strengthening first responder preparedness, coordination and technological support for CBRN-E incidents.

Event details
Title: TeamUP Laboratory Test 2.4–2.5
Date: 17–19 June 2026
Location: Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre, Ignaz-Köck-Straße 23, 1210 Vienna, Austria; and AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Giefinggasse 2, 1210 Vienna, Austria
Organisers: Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre and Campus VESTA
Hosts: Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre and the Austrian Institute of Technology
Expected outcomes: Verification of selected KPIs, structured feedback on the latest prototype implementation, evidence on system readiness for the third prototype period, and recommendations for further refinement.

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Project information:

  • Duration: January 2024 – December 2026
  • Coordinator: Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS)
  • Project number: 101121167
  • www.teamup-project.eu

Co-funded by the European Union (Project number: 101121167). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.