Development of innovative and future-oriented defence solutions.

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The EDF-2021-OPEN-D-SME call, part of the European Defence Fund, aims to foster the development of innovative and future-oriented defence solutions. This program uniquely encourages Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to bring their agility and innovative capacity to the European defence sector, facilitating the rapid and cost-efficient transformation of civil technologies and research results into defence products.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the funded activities, and the overarching objectives of the EDF-2021-OPEN-D-SME call. It emphasizes the crucial role of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in fostering innovation within the European defence sector.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the EDF-2021-OPEN-D-SME call, focusing on innovative defence solutions and the various developmental stages supported, from early studies to qualification and certification.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential details about the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument, the overall budget allocated for the call, and any information regarding typical funding amounts or project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, including submission requirements, consortium rules, and budgetary provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the procedural aspects of submitting a proposal for the EDF-2021-OPEN-D-SME call, including preparation, submission, and general information on the selection process.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the EDF-2021-OPEN-D-SME funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

36,000,000 € (2021)

Open Until

Open Until:

08.12.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

EU defence sector, EU armed forces, SMEs, defence industry, research institutions

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Commercialization, Planning, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission, DG DEFIS

Additional Partners:

Haptic R&D Consulting SRL, Aliter Technologies a.s., Association for Economic Development of Trade Business and Industry Enterprises (NEST Association), AITOWN S.R.L., Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare Turbomotoare - COMOTI, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, Ecliptic Defence and Space Ltd, Nordic Diaspora Forum, Nogah Photonics Ltd, Generolo Jono Zemaicio Lietuvos Karo Akademija, dspnor as, Informatics360, Grant Garant SRO, ARC - Centro Ricerche Applicate SRL, Sky-Hero SA, Interspread GmbH, Nueva Mater Dei, Cherka Trova, SunLight Future Africa, Siec Badawcza Lukasiewicz - Instytut Metali Niezelaznych, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, Minds & Sparks GmbH, Turisticka Zajednica Zagrebacke Zupanije, Fundacio del Biomimetic Sciences Institute, C.I.P. Citizens In Power.

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