Funding & opportunities

Explainer

Funding & opportunitiesDeadline: 2026-10-31

EDF seeks independent experts for its 2026 evaluations

Qualified individuals need a security clearance and must pass conflict-of-interest checks.

Editorial team · 13 Sept

Explainer

Funding & opportunitiesDeadline: 2026-09-29

EDF SME calls: applications close on 29 September

The non-thematic calls require a consortium. A single SME cannot apply on its own.

Editorial team · 13 Sept

Explainer

Funding & opportunitiesDeadline: 2026-10-13

EDIP Ukraine production calls: October and February deadlines

The USI industrial reinforcement calls have different scopes and budgets. Plan against the relevant topic.

Editorial team · 13 Sept

Explainer

Funding & opportunitiesDeadline: 2026-10-28

EIC STEP Defence: equity for larger investment rounds

Applications run to 28 October. Ukrainian companies are included in the programme’s geographical scope.

Editorial team · 13 Sept

Explainer

Funding & opportunities

SAFE: start with the buyer, not the headline budget

The €150 billion instrument finances Member States. Suppliers need to identify the procurement route that could reach their product.

Editorial team · 12 Sept