European Defence Fund

Research

Funding organisation:

Europese Commissie

What?

The European Defence Funds provides funding for military and dual-use research. In the 2024 work programme, the call names and their topics are listed below. 

EDF-2024-RA-SENS-ART

Advanced radar technologies

EDF-2024-RA-DIGIT-ASMEP

Automated structural modelling for effect prediction

EDF-2024-RA-AIR-AAM

Concept study on advanced air-to-air missiles

EDF-2024-RA-AIR-UCCAS-STEP

Unmanned collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA) systems

EDF-2024-RA-GROUND-IWAS

Intelligent weaponry and ammunition systems

EDF-2024-RA-PROTMOB-FMTC

Future mid-size tactical cargo aircraft

EDF-2024-RA-UWW-SACOM-STEP

Secured and adaptive underwater communications for UUSs

EDF-2024-RA-SIMTRAIN-BRG-STEP

Methods for bridging reality gaps

EDF-2024-RA-SI-MATCOMP-EC-STEP

Electronic components

EDF-2024-LS-RA-DIS-QUANT-STEP

Quantum technologies

EDF-2024-LS-RA-DIS-NT

Non-thematic research actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence

EDF-2024-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-SENS-RADNP

Multi-sensor integration for robust autonomous drone navigation – Participation in a technological challenge

EDF-2024-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-SENS-RADNO

Multi-sensor integration for robust autonomous drone navigation – Organisation of a technological challenge

EDF-2024-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-SPACE-MSIAP

Multi-sensor satellite imagery analysis – Participation in a technological challenge

EDF-2024-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-SPACE-MSIAO

Multi-sensor satellite imagery analysis – Organisation of a technological challenge

EDF-2024-LS-RA-SMERO-NT

Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations

Who?

Consortia of at least three members, in three different member states.

Application?

Application needs to be pre-approved by the Federal Public Service (FOD) Economy. Submit by April 15th for a consortium leader; submit by September 5th for a consortium member.

More information?

You can find more information on the EDF website.

Please always contact OBI if you want to apply.

Deadline

22.11.2024

Contact Hasselt University?

E-mail dennis.vandenauweele@uhasselt.be

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