Grant Name: EDF-2025-DA-PROTMOB-SS
Funding Organization: European Defence Fund (EDF)
Total Funding Amount: 35,000,000 EUR
Duration: 2025
Objective: Develop full-size demonstrators for next-generation soldier systems.
Mission: Enhance the capabilities of the EDTIB and ensure interoperability among EU Member States.
Stakeholders: EU Member States, EDF Associated Countries, SMEs, and research institutions.
Beneficiaries: Defence sector actors, particularly smaller companies and startups.
Eligible organization types: Government entities, research institutions, SMEs, and industry partners.
Specific qualifications: Must demonstrate capacity to develop soldier systems.
Organizational size: No specific size limitations mentioned.
Limitations: Must be based in EU Member States or EDF Associated Countries.
Location requirements: Must be based in EU Member States or EDF Associated Countries.
Regional boundaries: Limited to EU and associated countries.
International collaboration: Encouraged with third parties, especially SMEs.
Core focus areas: Soldier systems, modularity, interoperability, and innovative technologies.
Specific project types: Development of demonstrators and prototypes.
Expected outcomes: Enhanced soldier protection, operational effectiveness, and technological integration.
Total budget for the call: 35,000,000 EUR.
Matching fund requirements: Not specified.
Financial limitations: Must adhere to EDF funding regulations.
Application deadline: 2025-10-16.
Project duration: Expected to align with the 2025 EDF work programme.
Key milestones: To be defined in the project proposal.
Restrictions on prior funding: Not specified.
Requirements for previous grant experience: Not mentioned.
Limitations on concurrent funding: Not specified.
Proposal page limits and layout: Detailed in the call document.
Application form: Must use the standard application form available in the Submission System.
Evaluation based on alignment with grant objectives, innovation, and feasibility.
Review process: Proposals will be evaluated based on predefined criteria.
Timeline: Evaluation expected to occur after submission deadline.
Priority given to projects demonstrating collaboration among multiple entities.
Focus on innovative solutions and addressing soldier system needs.
Mandatory financial support to third parties (FSTP) as part of the grant.
Ensuring compliance with military and civilian standards.
Addressing security of supply bottlenecks.
Projects should align with EU defence capability priorities.
Encouragement of participation from smaller actors in the defence sector.
Strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Focus on innovative technologies and modular solutions.
Neglecting to address interoperability and modularity in proposals.
Engage with potential partners early in the proposal process.
Ensure alignment with EDF objectives and requirements.
Highlight unique technological innovations and collaborative approaches.