Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 16, 2025 (Full proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: €34,000,000 total call budget; max €4,000,000 per project; 12–48 months duration; 100% funding rate (lump sum)
Summary: Supports innovative defence research led by SMEs and research organisations to develop novel technologies and solutions, including civil-to-defence adaptations, to strengthen European defence capabilities.
Key Information: Coordinator must be an SME; research organisations may not receive more than 40% of a project's grant; strict eligibility and consortium rules apply.