European Organisation for Security (EOS)

What European Organisation for Security (EOS) does

European Organisation for Security (EOS) is a Belgian cooperative (société coopérative à responsabilité limitée) headquartered in Brussels that operates as a membership-based industry association representing the European security industry and research community. Founded in 2007 and listed on the EU Transparency Register (32134385519-64), EOS has grown to over 40 member organizations headquartered in 15 different countries, including major defense and security firms (Thales, Leonardo, Indra, Secunet), security screening specialists (Smiths Detection, Rapiscan, Analogic, Agilent), and research bodies (TNO, CEA).

EOS is organized around five Working Groups (Cyber and Physical Security, Digital Homeland Security, Research and Innovation, Security Screening and Detection Technologies, and Integrated Border Security) plus an Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Rather than developing proprietary technology, the organization functions as a policy advocacy, consortium-building, and standards-coordination platform. It has coordinated participation in 22 completed EU-funded research projects (including AI4EU, AI4CYBER, AI-ARC, EU-HYBNET, EU-CIP, CYSPA) and 4 ongoing projects (ATHENA, ENACT, COcyber, PRESERVE). In July 2025, EOS released an updated Standard API for Open Architecture in aviation security screening, representing a tangible technical artifact the organization now stewards.

EOS generates revenue through a four-tier membership fee structure (Group 1: large industries/RTOs with 250+ employees; Group 2: trade associations; Group 3: SMEs/mid-RTOs with 50–250 employees; Group 4: microSMEs and universities with fewer than 50 employees). Each member becomes a company shareholder upon joining, with governance exercised through a Board of Directors and General Assembly. The organization engages directly with the European Commission, Parliament, Council, EU agencies (Frontex, eu-LISA, Europol, ENISA), and international bodies (IATA, ICAO, WCO), and has a small core team of five listed personnel led by CEO Paolo Venturoni.

Name

European Organisation for Security (EOS)

Legal name

European Organisation for Security, société coopérative à responsabilité limitée

Website

https://eos-eu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Organisation for Security (EOS) is a Brussels-based Belgian cooperative association representing 40+ European security industry and research organizations across 15 countries. EOS coordinates EU-funded security research consortia, advocates for industry policy positions, and facilitates Working Groups on cyber, border, AI, and screening technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: EOS generates revenue through membership fees categorized into four groups: Group 1 (Large industries and RTOs with 250+ employees), Group 2 (Sectorial, trade or business associations), Group 3 (SMEs, mid-size RTOs with 50-250 employees), Group 4 (microSMEs and universities with less than 50 employees). Members receive access to Working Groups, participation in EU-funded R&D projects, visibility with European decision makers, and standards promotion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EOS is a membership-based industry association representing the European security industry and research community. It delivers value through structured Working Groups (Cyber & Physical Security, Digital Homeland Security, Research & Innovation, SSD Technologies, Integrated Border Security) and Task Forces (AI), facilitating EU policy influence, R&D project consortium formation, and knowledge sharing among 40+ members across 15 countries.

Product overview

European Organisation for Security (EOS) is a membership-based industry association representing the European security industry and research community, not a product company. EOS operates through Working Groups (Cyber and Physical Security, Digital Homeland Security, Research and Innovation, Security Screening and Detection Technologies, Integrated Border Security) and Task Forces (Artificial Intelligence) that promote policy positions, facilitate EU research collaborations, and advocate for European security interests. The organization does not offer commercial products or services; rather it coordinates industry participation in EU-funded research projects, develops policy recommendations, and facilitates knowledge sharing among its members across 15 countries. EOS has no standalone product portfolio in the traditional sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EOS Membership Program Four-tier annual membership program for European security industry and research organizations. Tiered by organization size and type: Group 1 (large industries and RTOs with 250+ employees), Group 2 (sectorial, trade or business associations), Group 3 (SMEs, mid-size RTOs/institutes and clusters with 50-250 employees), Group 4 (microSMEs and universities with less than 50 employees). Members gain access to Working Groups, participation in EU-funded R&D project consortia, engagement with EU institutions and international bodies, influence over regulatory frameworks, and visibility with European decision makers.
• EOS Working Groups Structured collaboration platforms for EOS members addressing critical security domains: Cyber & Physical Security Working Group, Digital Homeland Security Working Group, Research & Innovation Working Group, SSD Technologies Working Group, and Integrated Border Security Working Group. Each Working Group convenes industry experts to develop positions, facilitate R&D project participation, and engage with regulators.
• Artificial Intelligence Task Force EOS Task Force addressing AI for security applications, contributing to the definition of common European requirements, identification of technological and capability gaps, and implementation of an AI-focused capability development plan for security.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully coordinates 22+ past and 4 ongoing EU-funded security research projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• CoESS and EuralarmmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CoESS ( Confederation of European Security Services), EOS, and Euralarm issued joint declaration on EU AI Act expressing concerns about the proposal and advocating for industry-friendly regulation.
• European Union InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS engages directly with European Commission, European Parliament, Council of EU, and EU Agencies including Frontex, eu-LISA, Europol, ENISA, and the future EU Customs Authority. This engagement shapes EU security policy and standards.
• International Organizations (IATA, ICAO, WCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS speaks on behalf of the European security industry and research community before international bodies including IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), and WCO (World Customs Organization).
• FrontexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS engages directly with Frontex (European Border and Coast Guard Agency) as part of its border security working group activities and policy development.
• ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS SSD Working Group actively engages with ECAC for aviation security standards and validation activities.
• CEN-CENELECmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS engages with European standardization organizations CEN and CENELEC to ensure security screening and detection equipment meets highest international standards.
• ECSO (European Cyber Security Organization)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOS coordinates with ECSO on cybersecurity policy and industry positions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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