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    EDF-2026-LS-DIS-NT

    Non-thematic actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence

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    Non-thematic actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence · EDF-LS · TRL 4+

    29 Sep 2026
    Deadline
    €27M
    Call budget (2026)

    What this call funds

    This call funds early-stage but disruptive defence technology projects that can move quickly toward real-world use. It supports work that generates new knowledge or combines knowledge with design and efficiency improvements, aiming to give armed forces a technological edge over adversaries. Projects can receive up to €3 million each and should run between 12 and 24 months.

    defence security · deep tech · advanced materials · robotics automation

    Who wins this

    This suits defence-focused research or industry teams developing a disruptive, TRL4+ technology with clear military application and a fast path to deployment.

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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.
    Also required
    Funding per proposal cannot exceed EUR 3,000,000 and projects are expected to last 12-24 months, though other durations may be justified.
    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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