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Stored deadline was 2026-05-02, but actual deadline was 2026-03-25 at 12:00 CET. The call is now explicitly closed.
"MaJoR Open Call 1: European Defence Fund innovation programme for SMEs and startups" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
MaJoR Open Call 1 is a grant from the European Defence Fund administered through the MaJoR project that invites approximately 30 SMEs and startups to act as Technology and Solution Providers addressing five innovation challenge topics across three defence domains. Successful applicants receive up to €60,000 in funding plus participation in a six-month support programme.
Challenge areas include hybrid structures for defence platforms, innovative joining technologies for multi-material structures, structural health monitoring and embedded sensor architectures, non-destructive testing for bonded joints, and related diagnostics for composite structures. The program primarily targets EU-based entities. The application deadline is May 2, 2026.
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Open call 1 - Major Project Communication and Dissemination Common technology developments Open Call 1 under the MaJoR project We are looking for around 30 innovators (legal entities) to act as Technology/Solution Providers and address 5 topics answering our Innovation Challenges across the 3 domains. Successful applicants will receive up to €60,000 in funding and participate in a six-month support programme. 1.
Hybrid Structures for Defence Platforms: Multi-Material Design, Joining & Reversible Interfaces 2. Innovative Joining Technologies & Processes for Multi-Material Defence Structures 3. SHM , HUMS & Embedded Sensor Architectures for Next-Generation Defence Platforms 4.
NDT for Bonded Joints – Maintenance, Repair, Bonding Initial Design & Diagnostics for Hybrid and Composite Structures 5. Digitalisation, AI & Decision Support Tools for Structural Assessment and Defence Maintenance The first Open call of MaJoR is now closed. Selecting about 30 pioneering solutions to help tackle the Innovation Challenges detected in five specific topics.
The MaJoR Open Call is now launched and offers a unique opportunity for your organisation to develop innovative Maintenance/ Repair solutions and receive up to €60,000 in funding Why should you participate ?
Funding available: Up to €60,000 per recipient Mentoring and Training: Tailored 6-month Mentoring/Coaching and Support Programme to understand and access the defence market Collaboration/networking : Work with leading experts in the field of Maintenance, facilitate access to market and future development of your technologies Innovation & access to infrastructure : Validate cutting-edge solutions that will shape the future of industry, via demonstration/ physical testing and simulation-base services on platforms provided by MaJoR stakeholders.
Application period: 28 January 2026, 10:00 – 25 March 2025, 12:00 (CET) Eligible applicants*: SMEs , including startup, established in one of the eligible coutries (27 EU Member States, Norway or Ukraine), complying with Ownership Control Restrictions, ethics/ security/operational and financial capacity requirements . Absence of any conflict of interest with MaJoR consortium partners shall be demonstrated .
*Participation of entities other than SMEs can only be accepted where no SMEs are available to demonstrate the capacity or expertise needed for the project during its lifetime (i.e. no SME application eligible for the specific topic) Find all you need to know in the cascade funding open call conditions but also the description of the technical topics : a technical description of all the topics proposed to contribute to MaJoR challenges, along with illustrative examples of the desired outcomes.
Find more useful information here Model Sub Grant Agreement (NEW VERSION): Model that will be signed between the MaJoR Consortium and the selected Recipients before the Support Programme starts (Only for information). It will be complemented by annexes related to the applicable Model Grant Agreement (Annex 2), Financial terms (Annex 3a), FSTP recipient financial identification form (Annex 3b).
Application Proposal template : Please note that this is a reference document for Applicants (future Annex 1 to the Sub Grant Agreement). Declaration on Honour (DoH) template : Please note that this is a reference document for Applicants (future Annex 4 to the Sub Grant Agreement). Frequently Asked Questions: A complementary document that includes a list of common questions asked by Applicants.
FAQ are now closed for Open Call 1 . Want to know more & build a winning Application ? MaJoR 1st Open Call Webinar on How to Apply and Challenges Presentation MaJoR 1st Open Call Q&A Session on-line Check the Webinar Recording Download the presentation Apply before 25/03/2026 at 12:00 CET The First Open Call is now closed
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: SMEs and startups. Specific eligibility related to US entities is not detailed in the snippet, but generally, EU defense funds primarily target EU-based entities or collaborations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
MaJoR Open Call 1: European Defence Fund innovation programme for SMEs and startups is funded by European Defence Fund (via MaJoR project). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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