Call for proposals dedicated to SMEs and research organisations

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

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.

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

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

34,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

05.11.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

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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