Grants & Funding

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: A strengthened EDTIB (European Defence Technological and Industrial Base) and enhanced technological autonomy for defence-oriented Human-AI dialogue systems. Broader, trusted usage of generative AI, large language models and chatbots in defence systems. Data sovereignty and security of information when using generative AI. Better and faster decision-making in complex operational scenarios. Objective: The fast progress of generative artificial intelligence (AI), large language models and dialogue systems (chatbots) paves the way towards…

Expected Impact: Such new ISR capability should have a very high impact over the tactical means of the European stakeholders before and during a crisis, in terms of: Reactivity (rapid availability of information after request). Added value of the information collected (nature, resolution and complementarity with other ISR sources). Multi-users and federated access to the different components of the constellation. Continuity and sustainability of the information flow by providing affordable solutions to regularly gather information via the space domain. The nature of the solution…

Expected Impact: The outcomes should contribute to: The improvement of the efficiency and adaptability for distributed action in the context of military operations in the cyberspace domain. An easier incorporation of new technologies and collaborative tactics, techniques, and procedures to EU cyberspace operations. The improvement of the implementation of operational strategy by strengthening the decomposition of cyber forces for tasks and battlespace domains. A stronger, more competitive, and technologically independent European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) when it comes…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Address the 2023 Capability Development Priority “Future Soldier Systems”. Provide standardised and harmonised solutions that meet the future capability needs of participating EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries with maximum commonality and modularity that can be quickly integrated into existing soldier systems and equipment. Develop and increase the maturity of innovative technologies specifically adapted to the soldier needs of all EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ Armies. Enhance EU industrial capacity to develop,…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Improvement in detection capabilities in SBW scenarios. Improvement of reaction capabilities in SBW scenarios. Improvement in EU technological autonomy for critical seabed infrastructure protection. Improvement of design of integrated defence systems for SBW scenarios operating at deep water depths. Objective: Following the emergence of geopolitical instability in Europe and recent acts of sabotage on underwater critical infrastructures, it is evident that the vulnerability of assets such as underwater strategic pipelines, cables,…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Versatile European propulsion system to fulfil the increasing systems power demand. Affordable propulsive system such as cost competitive for the whole life cycle. Robust and reliable system with good maintainability, even when operating in harsh environments. Easy to maintain and repair such as supported by predictive maintenance tools (digital twin) and 3D intuitive documentation and instructions for maintenance crews. Sovereign European propulsive solution for new rotorcraft applications. Reinforce the EU sovereignty and independence on…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Develop and share a common hardware library of chiplets building blocks. Identify EU based building blocks compatible with advanced architecture for defence components. Increase competitive advantage to the EDTIB in the domain of components development and integration. Increase flexibility of architectures to create multifunctional, systems, able to adapt to capability needs. Objective: A new paradigm is proposed by the development of the so-called “chiplet” approach, where a chiplet is an integrated circuit block that has been specifically…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Innovative and cost-effective solutions for defence applications. Ground-breaking or novel concepts and approaches, new promising future technological improvements or the application of technologies or concepts previously not applied in the defence sector. Enhanced innovation capacity across Europe by involvement of SMEs that can make a difference in the future. Potential for future market creation for SMEs, especially by facilitating access of SMEs to defence markets and supply chains. Development of European research and technology…

Expected Impact: Scientific and technological contributions to the foundation of a future technology with disruptive applications in the area of defence. Enhanced innovation capacity of the EDTIB by identifying and exploring ground-breaking concepts and approaches or by applying technologies and concepts previously not applied in the defence sector. Enhanced competitiveness of the EDTIB and creation of new defence markets. Enhanced defence research and innovation capacity across Europe by involvement of actors that can make a difference in the future, such as excellent researchers, ambitious…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Innovative, rapid and cost-effective solutions for defence applications. Ground-breaking or novel concepts and approaches, new promising future technological improvements or the application of technologies or concepts previously not applied in the defence sector. Enhanced innovation capacity across Europe by involvement of SMEs that can make a difference in the future. Potential for future market creation for SMEs, especially by facilitating access of SMEs to defence markets and supply chains. Contribution to the development of EDTIB…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Shared consolidated EU perspective for Air collaborative warfare. Common EU standards for collaborative air combat for EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries that are interoperable with NATO standards. Participate to structure and develop an EU ecosystem to support AI technology sovereignty for military usages. Incremental increase of the interoperability of warfare systems so that the EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ armed forces would be able to operate collectively and efficiently. Better use of resources (single and…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Facilitate the introduction of new aerial propulsion and energy integrated systems technologies through a reduction of their evaluation time and cost. Develop EU autonomous industrial sector and enhance cross boarder collaboration (from large industrial group to SME). Contribute to EU technological sovereignty and strategic autonomy. Contribute to improve EU air power and to guarantee EU aerial superiority. Objective: The objective of this call topic is to develop and mature a new suite of advanced technologies for propulsion, power and…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Pave the way to future European on-orbit operations and services able to deal also with security and defence satellites. Enhance the ability of the armed forces of the EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries to conduct operations and act in space, enabling responsive space capabilities. Optimising investment by leveraging synergies with past, ongoing and future EU civilian R&I in the field of in-space operations and services. Objective: Given the evolving threat environment in Space, Defence users are likely to require tailored assets…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Improve EU sovereignty and autonomy of EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ Armed Forces when deployed in coalitions. Enhance C4ISR interoperability between EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ armed forces and other partner Nations. Reduce dependencies on non-EU suppliers by boosting the EDTIB and promoting the development of a EU solution. Europe’s resilience and EU technological sovereignty. Objective: The Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) is an indispensable C4ISR capability to facilitate…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Improve engagement capabilities by extending the range and precision of land-based precision strike capabilities, delivered in a massive way. Gain technological superiority for deploying affordable Loitering Munitions and small UCAS, for defeating conventional adversary targets. Foster the integration of Ukrainian war lessons learned into EU defence industry products. Enhance EDTIB capabilities to mass produce effective Loitering Munitions and small UCAS. Reduce non-EU dependencies in the field of Loitering Munitions and small UCAS. CDP…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Increase knowledge on technology and requirements and accelerate the development of life-saving technologies by capitalising on the unmanned vehicle development and develop complimentary defence medicine related autonomous functionalities. Proof-of-concept demonstrations highlighting the possibilities and potential limitations with autonomous vehicles for casualty transportation and triage. Create an R&D technology development roadmap for RAS CASEVAC platforms. Improve accuracy and speed in locating and evaluating casualties. Reduce risk…

Expected Impact: The outcomes should contribute to: Incentive EDTIB to invest in the development of innovative stand-off ASW engagement capabilities. Reduce development risk for EDTIB. Reduce time to market of the required capability. Objective: Modern submarines are equipped with long-range heavy weight torpedoes (HWT) or sub launched anti-ship missiles. Both effectors normally exceed the range of surface ships organic underwater sensors and effectors. To be able to engage adversary submarines outside the torpedo danger zone, usually lightweight torpedoes (LWT) are deployed by aerial assets…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Enhance the functioning of the EDF-NFP network. Increase the impact of the EDF in maximising the competitiveness of EU defence industry, its capacity to innovate and contribute to developing key technologies for the future. Strengthen cross-border collaboration between EDF-NFPs and improve coordination in EDF-NFP-related activities that reach more than one Member State or Associated Country. Continuously improve the services of the individual EDF-NFPs with respect to all aspects of participation in the EDF and to all stakeholders concerned.…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: The proper coverage of use cases integrating technologies established through the EU industries. The improvement of operation capabilities and resilience to future scenarios of EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ defence forces, in line with their strategic needs and trends. Increasing the interoperability and interchangeability between participating EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries and industry. The development of innovative systems, which should be more efficient, scalable, and adaptable to different platforms…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Develop and increase maturity of innovative technologies specifically adapted to counter-battery systems for all armies of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries . Develop low-cost and, if needed, expendable alternatives for high-risk missions. Opportunity to find commonalities for generic targeting in depth. Increase EU industry capability to produce counter-battery systems. Consolidate the offer of EU competitive solutions for the global market. Reduce dependencies on non-EU or non-EDF Associated countries suppliers by boosting the…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Strengthening the security of supply at EU level of advanced ROIC technology. Improving the characteristics of infrared detectors available to the armed forces of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Improving the situational awareness and decision-making thanks to sensors with better detection, recognition and identification performance. The competitiveness and innovation capacity of the EDTIB in the field of infrared detectors by providing complementary technological know-how to ongoing efforts and established solutions.…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: European platforms for enhanced combat pilot technologies tests and demonstrations to welcome joint or national tests and demonstration needs. Consolidation of a sector of excellence in the EU for enhanced combat pilot based on innovative technologies. Generation of inputs for the mid-term and long-term development of next generation air combat cockpit HMI. The development of novel cockpit HMI technologies. Increase mission capability, efficiency, effectiveness, and performance in air combat missions (e.g., safer for pilot and helping to…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Structure and develop a European ecosystem to support simulation technology for military usages. Establish an EU roadmap for MDO LVC in a multi-national context. Identify and address specific LVC interoperability challenges and gaps in order to establish a cost-efficient LVC training capability for MDO in a multi-national context. Incrementally increase the interoperability of LVC training systems - current and future – to enable the EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ armed to “plug and train” efficiently. Improve the…

Expected Impact: The outcome should contribute to: Accelerate the battle rhythm of naval operations based on real time exchange of data and synchronised collaboration between naval assets. Optimise data communication requirements (e.g., protocol, bandwidth, latency, throughput). The commonality of EU Member States’ and EDF Associated Countries’ naval systems by proposing a common digital ship architecture, a comprehensive portfolio of related standards, services and products, and a naval combat cloud environment. Increase interoperability and interchangeability among EU Member States’ and EDF…