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