SME Defence Call
Supports Dutch small and medium enterprises developing dual-use space, quantum, and advanced material technologies for security innovation.
The SME Defence Call 2025 is a dual-use technology development grant from Holland High Tech targeting Space, Quantum technologies, and Smart Materials — three priority domains within the Dutch Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation 2025–2029. The program mirrors the SME Hightech Call in financial structure: SMEs receive up to €300,000 over two years at a 50% grant rate (co-financing required…
Dual-use technology development in Space, Quantum technologies, and Smart Materials by Dutch SMEs, aligned with the Dutch Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation 2025–2029.
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