The European Security Data Space for Innovation is essential for implementing the European Data Strategy in the security field. Its main goal is to ensure Europe’s control over its data and build trust in the use of Artificial Intelligence by law enforcement. In this framework, TESSERA aims to prepare high-quality, large-scale, trusted, and shareable datasets based on real-world operational needs. This will support the European Security Data Space for Innovation. TESSERA will focus on analyzing and defining the requirements to ensure that different datasets can work together and be shared while protecting privacy and fundamental human rights. The project will also outline the detailed architecture for the national components of the European Security Data Space. This includes requirements for user management, data access, and exchange, ensuring these components can connect and function within the broader EU system.

Additionally, by involving key stakeholders such as Europol, eu-LISA, and FRONTEX during the project, TESSERA will avoid duplicating efforts, utilize existing solutions, and ensure its outcomes are based on best practices and lessons learned. In the long run, TESSERA will promote the adoption of standards and AI technologies to enable data reuse across EU Member States by various stakeholders. It will help harmonize the development and validation of AI solutions in the security field across Europe. This will assist law enforcement agencies in effectively addressing modern crime challenges with more efficient, interoperable, and trustworthy solutions that fully respect EU values. Moreover, TESSERA will enhance Europe’s security capabilities and contribute to EU data sovereignty by reducing dependence on non-EU industries. By promoting data-driven applications and generating high-quality large-scale datasets, TESSERA will also improve sustainability and contribute to energy efficiency, supporting the EU’s 2030 climate goals.