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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.

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Benefits

  • 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