European defence medical countermeasures alliance

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance is a strategic initiative under the European Defence Fund (EDF), designed to establish a long-term, structured cooperation mechanism in Europe. Its main purpose is to strengthen EU defence capabilities by developing advanced medical countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. This program fosters collaboration between military and civilian entities to enhance health protection and stimulate European industrial autonomy in this critical domain.

Who is Funded by the European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance

The European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance is a call for proposals to establish a robust framework partnership, targeting entities within EU Member States and Norway. This initiative aims to enhance military troop readiness and overall force health protection by developing cutting-edge medical countermeasures against CBRN threats.

What is Funded: Medical Countermeasures and Defence Innovations

The European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance focuses on innovation, research, and development of medical countermeasures against CBRN threats, encompassing a wide array of activities from foundational knowledge generation to advanced clinical testing and certification. This includes fostering new technologies and strengthening the supply chain for critical medical supplies.

Type and Scope of Funding for Defence Medical Countermeasures

The European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance is established through a Framework Partnership Agreement, enabling subsequent specific grants. The overall budget allocated for this call is 100,000,000 EUR for the year 2022, facilitating the completion of a multiannual action plan over a long-term cooperation period.

Conditions and Requirements for Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance

Applicants to the European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance must adhere to specific conditions covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, consortium formation, and intellectual property. The program emphasizes collaboration and the dissemination of excellence across Europe.

Application Procedure for the European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance

The application process for the European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance involves submission through a dedicated system, with detailed procedures for evaluation and grant agreement outlined in official documents.

The European Defence Medical Countermeasures Alliance is formally established and governed by key European Union regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

100,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

24.11.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, 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, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (European Defence Fund - EDF)

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