Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations

The grant supports disruptive research and innovation for defence applications. Proposals must demonstrate disruptive impact in innovative technologies or solutions that improve readiness, deployability, reliability, safety, or sustainability of defence forces; this includes operations, equipment, infrastructure, energy solutions, surveillance or digital systems. Projects may adapt solutions from civilian applications that have not yet been applied in defence. Proposals must address disruptive knowledge, products, and technologies reaching at least TRL 4. The expected duration for each funded action is between 12 and 36 months, with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 5,000,000 per project.