Increased production capacity for powders with strong focus on elimination of bottlenecks and cross-border cooperation

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The EDF-ASAP-2023-LS-POW-STEP program aims to significantly boost the production capacity for powders crucial to ammunition, such as propelling charges for 155mm artillery ammunition and mortars. This initiative uniquely targets the elimination of bottlenecks and fosters cross-border cooperation to enhance supply chain resilience within the European defence industrial base. Although the call is now closed, it represents a key effort to strengthen European defence capabilities.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives. It details which entities can apply, where projects must be located, and the strategic goals the funding aims to achieve.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Eligible Costs

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for funding under the program. It also clarifies which costs are covered, which are excluded, and the typical developmental stage of the supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Overview

This section outlines the financial details of the funding, including the type of financial instrument used, the overall budget available for the call, and rules concerning co-financing.

Conditions and Requirements: Compliance and Rules

This section details the critical rules and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, state aid rules, budget limitations, and other important operational or policy provisions.

Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation

This section outlines the process for submitting applications, from preparation to evaluation and award. It describes key steps, required documents, and how decisions are communicated, ensuring a clear guide for potential applicants.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the funding program, providing a clear understanding of its legal basis and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

144,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission, European Defence Fund (EDF)

Additional Partners:

GRANT GARANT SRO, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER

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