EDF-2025-DA-GROUND-FM2LP
European Defence Fund (EDF)
Total budget for the call is 79,000,000 EUR.
Submission deadline is 2025-10-16.
To increase the maturity of enabling technologies for armored land platforms.
To enhance performance and effectiveness in high-intensity operations.
EU Member States
EDF Associated Countries
Defense industry stakeholders
Eligible organization types include government, education, nonprofit, and private sector entities.
Organizations must demonstrate capacity to undertake the proposed activities.
Eligible countries include all EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Projects must be aligned with EU defense capability priorities.
Proposals must address development, qualification, and certification of land platforms.
Focus on modularity, multifunctionality, and energy efficiency.
Funding rate is based on the type of activity, with a maximum of 100% for eligible costs.
Matching fund requirements may apply depending on the project specifics.
Application deadline is 2025-10-16.
Projects must demonstrate readiness for initial operational capability.
Projects must not have received prior funding for the same activities.
Experience with previous grants may be beneficial.
Detailed project proposal including objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Budget breakdown and financial plan.
Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, impact, and feasibility.
Scoring will consider alignment with EU defense priorities.
Proposals will undergo a multi-stage review process.
Evaluation results will be communicated within a specified timeframe.
Priority will be given to projects demonstrating cross-border collaboration.
Innovative approaches to enhancing land platform capabilities will be favored.
Projects must demonstrate integration of green technologies.
Collaboration with SMEs and academia is encouraged.
Complexity of coordinating multi-national projects.
Compliance with military and civilian standards.
Projects should align with EU defense capability priorities.
Opportunities for synergies with existing defense initiatives.
Strong emphasis on innovation may favor technologically advanced proposals.
Limited funding may restrict participation of smaller organizations.
Demonstrating clear alignment with EU defense priorities.
Building strong consortia with diverse expertise.
Underestimating project complexity and timelines.
Neglecting to address compliance with military standards.
Engage with stakeholders early in the proposal process.
Focus on innovative solutions that enhance operational capabilities.
Highlight unique technological advancements in proposals.
Emphasize collaboration with multiple EU Member States.