Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations
Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations · EDF-LS · TRL 4+
What this call funds
This call funds early-to-mid stage defence research (TRL4) exploring disruptive technologies and solutions for defence applications, including adapting existing civilian innovations for defence use. Projects can cover a broad range of areas like operations, equipment, infrastructure, energy, surveillance or digital solutions, as long as they go beyond pure studies. Funding per project is capped at EUR 5 million, with total budget of EUR 35 million for this call.
defence security · research excellence · deep tech · sme scaleup · advanced materials
Who wins this
SMEs and research organisations proposing disruptive defence-relevant technology projects, including adaptation of civilian innovations, at TRL4 with a plan to develop beyond feasibility studies.
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The call in detail
- Funding model
- EDF-AG-LS
- Submission
- Single-stage submission (full proposal at once)
- Type of action
- EDF Lump Sum Grants
- Partners
- Not stated in the call.
- Eligible applicants
- SME, research organisation
- Also required
- Requested EU funding per proposal cannot exceed EUR 5,000,000; project duration expected between 12 and 36 months; proposals must not be limited to studies.
- Sectors
- Defence · Aerospace · Cybersecurity
Read the full conditions from the official call ›
Conditions 1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in section 5 of the call document. Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. 2. Eligible countries described in section 6 of the call document. 3. Other eligibility conditions described in section 6 of the call document. 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in section 7 of the call document. 5a. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual. 5b. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in section 9 of the call document. 5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in section 4 of the call document. 6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants described in section 10 of the call document. Call document and annexes: Call document
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