Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools
Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools funds SEAP operations for long-term armament cooperation.
Funder: European Defence Fund
Due Dates: November 12, 2026 (1st cut-off) | February 16, 2027 (2nd cut-off) | September 28, 2027 (3rd cut-off) | January 29, 2028 (4th cut-off) | May 30, 2028 (5th cut-off)
Funding Amounts: €600,000–€2,000,000 per project; €10,000,000 total budget
Summary: Supports initial SEAP operations, including office space, personnel and establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools.
Key Information: Only single applications by a SEAP are allowed; no prefinancing or interim payments are provided.
Description
This supporting action under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). It supports the initial functioning of Structures for European Armament Programme (SEAPs), including their work to establish, manage and maintain defence industrial readiness pools.
Supported SEAPs are expected to rent office space, recruit personnel and start and sustain operations. The intended result is more structured, long-term cooperation through cooperative armament programmes. Proposals must define measurable indicators and achievement dates for their operational objectives. Funding takes the form of a fixed contribution not linked to costs, calculated from the number of participating SEAP member countries.
