EDF Research Actions
Funds cross-border European defense consortia in early research development and practical capability exploration.
About
EDF Research Actions sit under the European Defence Fund in DG DEFIS and fund collaborative defence research at early Technology Readiness Levels. The 2026 envelope for the full EDF is about EUR 1 billion, with roughly EUR 329 million reserved for research actions. The track is built for EU-based consortia, not solo applicants, and the public call slate covers topics such as quantum-secured networ…
AIBiotechCybersecurityDefenseAdvanced MaterialsQuantumRoboticsSemiconductorsSpace
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.