Accelerate Innovation in the European Defence Ecosystem with EUDIS
Start-up & Scale-up
Open to any company based in an EU Member State or Norway, operating or aiming to operate in the European defence industry.
Defence Expert
Are you a defence professional that is a citizen of na EU member state or Norway? Join us as a Coach, Trainer, or Field Expert and help accelerate promising technologies while expanding your professional network.
ApplyBenefits
- 8-month defence accelerator programme with onsite defence-focused bootcamps & unique learning and networking opportunities with defence end-users, industry representatives & investors
- Access to state-of the art testing facilities to speed up product development and technical coaching
- Gaining access to continuous learning materials tailored for defence innovation
- Enhancing your company visibility through participation in major defence events (defence tech exhibition, conferences, etc.)
- Seed voucher funding of 65 000€ to support your defence technology development
- Unique Cohort spirit as a pioneering participant in the first EU-wide defence accelerator
- 8-month defence accelerator programme offering unique learning and networking opportunities with the most promising EU-wide and Norwegian innovators
- Connecting with defence end-users from EU Member States and Norway
- Enhancing your visibility thanks to multiple defence-related events
- Receiving financial compensation for your participation based on the EU guidelines
- Unique Cohort spirit as a pioneering participant in the first EU-wide defence accelerator
- Contributing to strengthening European defence technological and industrial base
Company Selection Process
#1 – Eligibility Check
We assess if you meet the criteria and scope within technology themes.
#2 – Pre-selection
Top 35 are shortlisted based on relevance of technology for defence sector, degree of innovation and market potential.
#3 – Online Pitching Sessions
Present your company to the Selection Board of the European Commission & European Defence Agency during two-day pitch session.
#4 – Onboarding
Engage– along with the companies selected - with accelerator leads, coaches and define objectives of bootcamps.
#5 – Accelerator Launch
Kick-off at Paris Air Show with first Bootcamp.
Bootcamps Presentation
Paris, France
Kick-off
Date: June 16th - June 19th 2025
Tallinn, Estonia
Technology and Innovation
Date: Aug 26th – Aug 28th 2025
Liege, Belgium
Market Development
Date: Sep 23rd – Sep 25th 2025
Rome, Italy
Product & Technology Validation
Date: Oct 21st – Oct 23rd 2025 - by Zest Group
TBA
Business Growth
Date: Dec 9th – Dec 11th 2025
Munich, Germany
Demo Day
Date: Feb 10th – Feb 12th 2026
