European Defence Fund (EDF)

EU's defence R&D fund — €1bn in 2026 calls. Research actions funded up to 100%, development actions 20–80%. Dedicated non-thematic SME calls (€4–6M). Requires 3 entities from 3 member states; Norway participates as associated country.

Official call →

1. Describe the idea. Company name and a few sentences about the project — registration number and sector are fetched from the registry.
2. Check your chances. Granteon assesses the project against the criteria in European Defence Fund (EDF) and tells you honestly whether it can be won — before you write.
3. Write the application. The AI writes from your own facts, scores the draft like an award committee, and delivers it field by field within the portal's character limits.
4. Complete the financing. Your own contribution is calculated. You can obtain a signed conditional commitment from an investor, and find consortium partners when the call requires them.
5. Deliver and report. Reporting plan, draft reports and budget tracking after the award — until the final report is filed.

Start free with European Defence Fund (EDF) →

Granteon is free — including complete applications. You submit it yourself, and the application is yours.

Who can apply for European Defence Fund (EDF)?

The scheme is open to applicants in Alle EU-land. Granteon checks the remaining requirements against your organisation free of charge.

How much can you get from European Defence Fund (EDF)?

€1 000 000 – €30 000 000. Funding rate: Forskning inntil 100 % · utvikling 20–80 %.

When is the application deadline?

2026-09-29. Follow the scheme in Granteon and we email you when a new call opens.

What does Granteon cost?

Nothing. Granteon is free while we build the user base — including complete AI applications. Finding schemes requires no account.