Registration:

Registration will open in mid-December.

Who Should Attend:

This event is designed for potential applicants from public and private entities established in EU Member States and Norway. For more information on eligibility for EDF funding, please visit the EDF webpage under the section “Am I eligible for funding?”.

Event Highlights:

• Day 1: DG DEFIS staff will present the EDF 2026 calls for proposals, the newest EDF developments, and provide you with information to help you navigate the application process.
• Day 2: Engage in a unique international networking opportunity to form defence R&D consortia and develop project proposals through thematic pitch sessions.
• Investor sessions: Connect with fellow investors and discover investment opportunities and companies through thematic pitching rounds.

Please feel free to share this information within your networks. As soon as registration opens, we will inform you by e-mail.

Kind regards,

The EDF team
Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)