EUDIS Business Accelerator – Autumn Cohort 2026

EUDIS Business Accelerator – Autumn Cohort 2026 is sponsored by European Commission. An 8-month program offering tailored support to 20 European start-ups and scale-ups, including training, coaching, and networking, commencing in September 2026.

EUDIS Business Accelerator | EU Defence Innovation Programme Homepage | EUDIS Business Accelerator You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Join the next cohort for the EU-wide Defence Business Accelerator powered by the European Commission Applications to join as a participant or a coach are open from April 13th to May 30th.

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You can download the presentation deck by clicking the button below. Join EUDIS Business Accelerator What is EUDIS Business Accelerator? The EUDIS Business Accelerator supports a cohort of 20 startups and scaleups through an 8 month defence accelerator programme focused on strengthening their position in the European defence industrial ecosystem.

In 2026, two cohorts will run with the spring cohort starting in March and the fall cohort starting in September. Each company will benefit from: • Tailored coaching and training at a designated accelerator site, with access to an on-demand physical workspace and integration into the local system.

• Five onsite boot camps across differente regions of Europe – connecting participants with defence industry leaders, end-users, and investors. • Access to testing facilities, allowing participants to validate and simulate their solutions in realistic scenarios. • A 120,000€ seed funding voucher, awarded based on progress towards objectives set at the beginning of the programme.

• An additional reward voucher will be attributed to the top performing startups in the cohort Tailored coaching & ad-hoc expertise hours 300+ hours of expert coaching per company from coaches and experts of the defence industry Workshops from top-tier defence experts From the ecosystem featuring defence industry, defence end-users and investors Join 5 immersive onsite bootcamps across Europe.

Each 2-3 day session offers deep dives into defense ecosystems, expert keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities Strategic networking in the European defence ecosystem Onsite & virtual continuous opportunities through site visits, panel discussions, after works and pitch sessions Guidance to access to testing facilities On-demand access providing exclusive environments to validate and simulate solutions in realistic scenarios Non-dilutive seed voucher of 120 000€ For each company based on progress in relation to the objectives set at the beginning of the EUDIS Business Accelerator programme Open to start-ups & scale-ups based in EU Member States or Norway developing solutions with for defence industry.

Eligible companies shall not be subject to control by non-associated third country entity. If you are a defence professional (EU Member State or Norway resident and citizen) with the relevant experience and a passion for coaching and guiding Start-ups & Scale-ups, we encourage you to apply to support the EUDIS Business Accelerator and contribute with your expertise to this dynamic ecosystem, as a coach, trainer or field expert.

EUDIS Business Accelerator Cohort #3 Selection Timeline Opening of Call for Applications Online Webinar – Discover the programme Closing of Call for Applications Launch of EUDIS Business Accelerator EUDIS Business Accelerator as: This option allows the collection of user data related to advertising, including information that helps Google deliver ads tailored to user behavior and preferences.

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