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EU Defence Innovation Scheme under the European Defence Fund

EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS)

Status

Closes in 35 days

Applications close 2026-11-16.

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Amount
Not published

EDF Work Programme 2026 earmarks EUR 1 billion, including about EUR 60M for non-thematic calls for SMEs and about EUR 60M for disruptive technologies; grants up to 100% of eligible costs depending on activity, with SME bonuses. EUDIS cascade funding (FSTP): BattleVerse is seeking up to 20 SMEs/start-ups, open until 16 Nov 2026.

Funder

European Commission (DG DEFIS), European Defence Fund

public · supranational

Deadline: One call a year — Annual EDF call cycle (WP 2026 calls published; info days 10-11 Mar 2026). Next near-term start-up deadline: BattleVerse FSTP call closes 16 Nov 2026 on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Consortium of at least three Member States/associated countries (Norway, Ukraine); disruptive-technology calls allow two entities from two countries. Recipients must be EU-based (or associated) with executive management in the EU and not controlled by a non-associated third country (guarantees possible).

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-industry/european-defence-fund-edf_en

"The call is open until 16 November 2026 on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. Applying for funding requires a consortium of at least three Member States or associated countries (Norway and Ukraine)."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu

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