Call for proposals dedicated to SMEs and research organisations
This call, under the European Defence Fund (EDF), targets Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Research Organisations (ROs) to enhance the competitiveness, efficiency, and innovation capacity of the European defence technological and industrial base. It specifically supports collaborative research actions through lump sum grants, aiming to foster groundbreaking defence innovation and facilitate the integration of civil technologies into the defence sector.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the entities eligible for funding under the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT call, focusing on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Research Organisations (ROs) across European Union member states and associated countries. The primary objective is to drive innovation in defence research and technology.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT call. The focus is on innovative defence technologies and solutions, including the adaptation of civil applications for defence purposes. Eligible activities primarily cover early-stage research and design, with specific exclusions for later development phases.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial aspects of the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT call, including the overall budget allocation and the type of financial instrument used. The program primarily offers lump sum grants to support innovative defence research by SMEs and research organisations.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the key conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries under the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT call, covering administrative stipulations, collaboration rules, and various regulatory provisions to ensure compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application and selection process for the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT call. It details the required submission documents and outlines how proposals are evaluated.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal instruments governing the EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT program, ensuring its mandate and operational framework are clearly defined.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
34,000,000 €
Deadline:
05.11.2024
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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