The third European Defence Fund (EDF) work programme is out! The programme is organised around 4 thematic calls and 3 calls dedicated to SMEs and disruptive technologies, consisting of 34 topics. Deadline for submission is 22 November 2023.
Consortia can apply under the following categories with a dedicated budget in Millions (M).
- Defence medical response, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) | €40 M
- Information superiority | €99 M
- Advanced passive and active sensors | €69 M
- Cyber | €60 M
- Space | €125 M
- Digital transformation | €45 M
- Energy resilience and environmental transition | €25 M
- Materials and components | €50 M
- Air combat | €63 M
- Air and missile defence| €123 M
- Ground combat | €47 M
- Force protection and mobility | €45 M
- Naval combat | €154,5 M
- Underwater warfare | €90 M
- Disruptive technologies | €41 M
- SME Calls | €72 M
- Other actions | €30,3 M
What actions are to be funded?
EDF supports the targeted type of actions, such as Research actions and Development actions, which differ in the type of activities that can be included in the projects. In addition, there are some mandatory actions to be included in projects if they are successful on the calls.
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible for EDF funding, recipients and subcontractors involved in the action must be established in the EU, have their executive management structure in the EU and must not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third-country entity.
Who can apply
The following organisations may apply:
- large enterprises, medium-sized enterprises, and small enterprises,
- research and technological organisations,
- universities,
- public sector,
- business associations,
- national authorities,
- international organisations.
Useful links
Additional information
For more information or potential collaboration in a call, contact us.
