Non-thematic actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence
Open
Status as published by the data source.
Scope:
Proposals must demonstrate their disruptive impact on defence applications in order to accelerate the creation and deployment of novel solutions for armed forces and support the uptake of new civilian innovations in the defence sector. Proposals must focus on enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness, improving strategic decision-making and addressing emerging threats through cutting-edge technologies or products. Solutions must embrace disruption to enable armed forces to gain a technological edge and adapt to rapidly evolving security challenges, ultimately ensuring radical technological superiority over potential adversaries.
Proposals must address disruptive knowledge, products and technologies in any area of defence interest from TRL4 and above.
The funded actions should aim to achieve a rapid time-to-market.
Management mode: Action implemented in indirect management by the European Defence Agency.
Indicative number of proposals to be funded: Several proposals may be funded.
Range of financial contribution of the EU per proposal: The requested funding cannot exceed EUR 3 000 000.
Targeted types of activities: At least generating knowledge or integrating knowledge combined with design or increasing efficiency.
Indicative budget: EUR 27 000 000 for this topicy.
Other indication: The expected duration of each funded action is between 12 and 24 months. Projects of other durations may be accepted in duly justified cases.
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- (time not stated)
- Opens
- Published
- Total budget
- €27,000,000
- Country
- European Union (EU-wide)
- Programme
- European Defence Fund (EDF)
- Official page
- Open at the source portal
Other calls under European Defence Fund (EDF)
- Key electronic components
- Platforms and end-products
- Air and missile defence systems
- C5ISR and other space-related products
- Unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems
- Ground and naval platforms and systems
- Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools
- Missiles, ammunition and bombs
All calls under this programme
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- https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/data/topicDetails/edf-2026-ls-dis-nt.json
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Data source
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