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EUDIS (EU Defence Innovation Scheme)

EUDIS Non-Thematic SME Open Call

Backs defense innovation by small and medium-sized enterprises and research organizations across EU member states.

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The European Defence Fund (EDF) 2026 Work Programme, adopted by the European Commission on 17 December 2025, allocates €1 billion across 31 call topics for collaborative defence research and development. Within that envelope, the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) receives €231 million — 23 percent of the total EDF budget — with €60 million specifically earmarked for non-thematic SME open calls.…

What this grant funds

Any defence research or development topic proposed by the applicant consortium, with no predefined thematic constraint, under three EUDIS non-thematic open call tracks targeting SMEs and research organisations.

Key facts
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.28 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.€60M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ec.europa.eu