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DEFRA Human Factors Open Call

Funds Belgian deep-tech companies researching human performance and human-machine integration for defence applications.

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BELSPO manages the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) on behalf of Belgium's Ministry of Defence and Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID). This Human Factors Open Call is an annual-style call under DEFRA inviting research projects in the human factors domain relevant to Belgian Defence. Projects can run for two to four years and receive funding directly from the Ministry of Defence under…

What this grant funds

Human factors in defence and security: human performance in extreme environments, cognitive warfare, human-machine teaming, AI-human integration, human enhancement, team functioning, organisational culture, and ethics of military AI.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.30 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€4M
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Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.belspo.be