Covert sensing

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The 'Covert sensing' topic, part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2022-RA call, aims to significantly enhance European military sensing capabilities. This program focuses on developing advanced covert sensors and sensor systems, crucial for achieving military information superiority in challenging multi-domain operations. It addresses the critical need for reliable target detection, classification, and tracking while maintaining the stealth of friendly forces.

Who is Funded

The 'Covert sensing' program under the European Defence Fund targets organizations involved in collaborative defence research, focusing on enhancing military sensing capabilities. The program's primary objective is to improve military information superiority by developing advanced covert sensing technologies applicable across EU Member States and Norway.

What is Funded

The 'Covert sensing' program supports research and design activities focused on innovative sensing technologies for defence applications. It emphasizes the enhancement of sensor performance for detecting challenging targets and excludes later-stage development activities like system prototyping or certification.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Covert sensing' program provides financial support through grants, with a total budget allocated for the broader research actions call. Specific project-level funding amounts or rates are not detailed in the provided information, and project durations are not specified.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for the 'Covert sensing' program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements related to application submission, consortium formation, and adherence to various regulatory frameworks. These provisions ensure project quality, financial compliance, and ethical standards.

Application Procedure

The application process for 'Covert sensing' was a single-stage submission, requiring adherence to specific documentation and formatting guidelines. The evaluation and award processes were outlined in the call document, and successful applicants were notified accordingly.

The 'Covert sensing' program is legally underpinned by the European Defence Fund Regulation, with its operation further shaped by several key EU financial and administrative regulations. Official texts for these legal bases are accessible via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

270,000,000 € for all research actions under the EDF-2022-RA call.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (European Defence Fund - EDF)

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