Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 16, 2025: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call)
Funding Amounts: €35,000,000 total budget for the topic; typical funding rate varies by activity (up to 100% for studies, 65% for design, 20% for prototyping, 45% for testing, with bonuses possible); max €60,000 per third party for FSTP.
Summary: Funds collaborative R&D and demonstration of advanced, interoperable soldier systems using innovative technologies and open architectures to enhance survivability and performance in high-intensity combat.
Key Information: Financial support to third parties (FSTP) is mandatory; proposals must include calls to SMEs/startups for innovation acceleration.