Future modular ground vehicles and enabling technologies, including green technologies
The Future Modular Ground Vehicles and Enabling Technologies program, part of the European Defence Fund (EDF), focuses on advancing defence capabilities through innovative ground vehicle research. This initiative aims to develop next-generation armoured platforms and modernise existing fleets by integrating advanced technologies, including green solutions, to enhance performance, efficiency, and interoperability across European defence. It specifically promotes collaborative research actions to foster a competitive European defence industry.
Who is Funded
This program funds organisations and entities involved in defence research and development across the European Union. The primary objective is to enhance the capabilities of ground platforms and reduce dependence on non-EU technologies, fostering European industrial strength and interoperability.
What is Funded
The program supports the development and upgrade of ground vehicles, focusing on enhancing mobility, integrating advanced systems, and ensuring sustainability. Projects cover various stages, from design to testing, promoting innovation in defence technologies.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding for the program is provided as grants under the European Defence Fund. While specific funding amounts per project are not detailed, the total allocated budget for the encompassing call is substantial, reflecting the significant investment in advancing European defence capabilities.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal submission, including page limits and content requirements. Collaboration in consortia is a key aspect, and compliance with various EU regulations, including security and financial rules, is mandatory.
Application Procedure
The application process is managed through the Funding & Tenders Portal, involving a single-stage submission. Evaluation of proposals is based on specific award criteria, leading to grant agreements.
Legal Basis
This program is established and governed by comprehensive European Union regulations and specific work programmes, ensuring its legitimacy and operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
41,000,000 € (for the EDF-2021-GROUND-D call, which includes this topic)
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Other
Beneficiaries:
Defence
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Defence Fund (EDF)
Additional Partners:
INSTER TECNOLOGIA Y COMUNICACIONES SAU, ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES, ESCUELA ESPANOLA DE SALVAMENTO Y DETECCION CON PERROS, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, SENSICHIPS SRL, SOGECLAIR AEROSPACE SAS, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, GRANT GARANT SRO, INGENIARIUS LDA, CHERKA TROVA, INTERSPREAD GMBH, AD Plastik d.d., TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE, Krie Design Ltd, Notitia, AMDM-ADVANCED MATERIALS DESIGN & MANUFACTURING LTD, Informatics360, INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE TURBOMOTOARE - COMOTI, OPTIX AD, SIEC BADAWCZA LUKASIEWICZ - INSTYTUT METALI NIEZELAZNYCH, SunLight Future Africa, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, HIRO MICRODATACENTERS B.V., FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, CESKE VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V PRAZE, HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL, STEKOP S.A.
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