Materials and structures for enhanced protection in hostile environments

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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This EU funding program, under the European Defence Fund (EDF), targets the development of advanced materials and structures for enhanced protection in hostile environments. It aims to improve the resilience and effectiveness of military platforms and personal protective equipment against diverse threats. The initiative seeks innovative solutions to enhance soldier safety, optimize equipment lifecycle costs, and reduce the EU's dependency on critical raw materials.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations seeking funding under this program, specifying the types of entities and their geographical scope. It also details the overarching objectives aimed at enhancing defence capabilities and fostering European autonomy in critical material technologies.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding, focusing on advanced materials and structures for enhanced protection. It also indicates the typical developmental stages of projects supported by the program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial parameters of the program, detailing the type of financial support provided and the overall budget allocated for relevant projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants, covering aspects such as application stipulations, consortium formation, budget management, and other significant provisions.

Application Procedure

This section details the process for submitting applications, from document preparation to how proposals are evaluated and selected.

This section details the fundamental legal frameworks and official documents that legitimize and govern the funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

40,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

2021-12-08

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

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, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Czech Technical University, GRANT GARANT SRO, INTERSPREAD GMBH, AMDM-ADVANCED MATERIALS DESIGN & MANUFACTURING LTD, SunLight Future Africa, SENSICHIPS SRL, EPSILON MALTA LIMITED, INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE TURBOMOTOARE - COMOTI, ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES, HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, Krie Design Ltd, TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE, AD Plastik d.d., Notitia, IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS, CHERKA TROVA, National Center of Materials Sciences, Brapa ScienSoft, Bashkia Vlorë, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM

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