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European Defence Industry Programme EDIP 2026-2027 for AI Counter-Drone and Autonomous Defense Systems is sponsored by European Commission (Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space, DG DEFIS). The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is a EUR 1. 5 billion two-year initiative adopted by the European Commission on 30 March 2026 to strengthen the European Union and Ukrainian defence industrial base.
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EDIP: Commission adopts €1. 5 billion work programme to boost European and Ukrainian defence industry - Defence Industry and Space EDIP: Commission adopts €1. 5 billion work programme to boost European and Ukrainian defence industry Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space The European Commission approved today a €1.
5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to enhance and modernise Europe's defence industry, boost production capacity and secure technological advancement and resilience.
EDIP tackles pressing challenges in European defence and security by boosting industrial production capacities, reinforcing cooperation with Ukraine, strengthening joint European procurement and developing European defence projects of common interest, marking a significant step in the EU's efforts to improve Europe's security.
Investment priorities and allocation of funds More than €700 million will support the production increase of key defence components and products, including counter-drones systems, missiles and ammunition.
This includes €260 million under the Ukraine Support Instrument (USI) of EDIP, to help rebuild and modernise Ukraine's Defence Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB) by investing in collaborative projects that increase production capacities in both Ukraine and Europe. The European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI) will receive €325 million to launch and implement ambitious collaborative industrial projects.
These projects aim to benefit a broader part of the EU and are also open to Norway and Ukraine. To reduce fragmentation and boost efficiency, EDIP will fund €240 million for the joint procurement of defence equipment, including counter-drone, air and missile defence and ground and naval combat systems, by Member States and Norway.
Consortia of contracting authorities can apply for funding, with grants available for up to €20 million per project. Defence start-ups, including Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps will get €100 million in equity support through the Fund Accelerating Defence Supply Chains Transformation (FAST). Under the BraveTech EU initiative, a new defence innovation programme will receive additional €35.
3 million from EDIP USI, supporting both Ukrainian and EU industries, particularly start-ups and SMEs, boosting innovation to tackle urgent challenges faced by the Ukrainian armed forces and improve the competitiveness of the European defence industry. The first round of EDIP calls for proposals will be visible on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal as of 31 March 2026.
The European defence industry programme (EDIP) has been adopted on 8 December 2025. It is one of the many initiatives the EU has taken to boost its defence readiness and enhance Europe's defence industry in light of an evolving security landscape. The programme provides €1.
5 billion in grants for the period 2026-2027. European Funding & Tenders Portal Publication date 30 March 2026 Author Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to entities from EU Member States, Norway, and Ukraine. Eligible applicants include defence prime contractors, SMEs, research organizations, universities, and consortia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates EUR 1.5 billion total work programme over 2026-2027 (approximately USD 1.65 billion). Production capacity calls EUR 700M+ for counter-drones, missiles, ammunition. Joint procurement EUR 240M with grants up to EUR 20M per consortium project. European Defence Projects of Common Interest EUR 325M. SME/Start-up FAST equity support EUR 100M. BraveTech EU Innovation EUR 35.3M. Ukraine Support EUR 260M. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. This effort will be executed through a two-stage approach using two separate award mechanisms: this FY12 Outcomes Consortium Development Award, which will enable the consortium to lay the groundwork for the research project, including proof of concept, and the FY14 Outcomes Consortium Award, which will support the execution of the full research project. Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-12-OCRP-OCDA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.3M total program funding.
SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR and STTR programs support U.S. small businesses in developing high-risk, high-impact medical materiel technologies with potential for wider commercialization, including those that could leverage AI for warfighter health and survival. This program seeks proposals that demonstrate both technical innovation and real clinical relevance in areas such as trauma care, battlefield triage, far-forward telemedicine, and digital health systems with AI-enabled triage.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.