Development of innovative and future-oriented defence solutions.
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
36,000,000 € (2021)
Open Until:
08.12.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Other
Beneficiaries:
EU defence sector, EU armed forces, SMEs, defence industry, research institutions
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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