Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 18, 2025 (Opening) | October 16, 2025 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €35,000,000 total; typical FSTP (cascade funding) up to €60,000 per third party for 6 months
Summary: Funding for developing and testing innovative, interoperable next-generation soldier systems, with a focus on open architectures, new technologies, and SME/start-up involvement in EU defence innovation.
Key Information: Consortium must organize sub-calls for SMEs/start-ups (FSTP); strong emphasis on open standards, modularity, and EU/NATO interoperability.