Open & upcoming calls

Secure digital military mobility system

Smart technologies for next generation fighter systems

Enhanced medium-size semi-autonomous surface vessels

High-performance energy systems

Smart and multifunctional textiles

Integration of Galileo PRS receivers on weapon systems and NAVWAR operational centres in military C2

Ammunition Waste Collection and Disposal Unmanned Platform

Self-protection systems

Enhanced cognitive EW system with intelligent RESM CESM signal analysis

Open call for startups, scale-ups and SMEs at TRL 4 or higher to participate in DefTech Forges — intensive operational testing events where participants test, adapt and refine defence technologies in real-world environments alongside military operators. The first Forges take place in France (1–5 June 2026, focus: situational awareness in contested urban environments) and Estonia (3–7 June 2026, focus: offensive and resilient unmanned air systems in EW conditions).

Open, permanent call inviting universities, research institutions, business schools, startups, SMEs, and national authorities to join the EU Space Networks as Ambassadors (Copernicus, Galileo/EGNOS, SSA/STM, IRIS², EU Space) to promote EU space data and services and bridge skills and data-usage gaps across sectors.

Grants supporting common procurement of defence equipment such as counter-drone, air and missile defence, and ground and naval combat systems by consortia of contracting authorities from EU Member States and Norway. Total programme budget EUR 240 million; maximum EU contribution EUR 20 million per project.

Advancing core robotics skills for manufacturing through technical challenges (AI, Data and Robotics Partnership). Targets adaptive manipulation, human-robot collaboration, and zero-defect production.

Challenge-driven generative AI booster for EU priority sectors (manufacturing, health, energy, public services). Supports adaptation and deployment of large-scale generative models in industrial contexts.

Pilot of the "Science for AI" pillar of RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe). Funds frontier AI research with emphasis on explainability, robustness, and scientific discovery applications.

AI-based tactical situational awareness using swarms of small robots and drones – organisation of a technological challenge"

AI-based tactical situational awareness using swarms of small robots and drones – participation in a technological challenge"

Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics Partnerships). Targets energy-efficient, low-emission process optimisation using ML and digital simulation.

AI-improved advanced manufacturing and production processes in factories (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics Partnerships). Covers predictive maintenance, zero-defect manufacturing, and AI-driven process control.

Next-generation agile and intelligent robotics platforms for industrial and service applications (AI, Data and Robotics Partnership). Focus on flexible manipulation, perception and safe human-environment interaction.