EDF – Spin in EDF research actions implemented via cost grants – 2023

Objectives

To spin-in results generated in other civil EUfunded research programmes to the defence sector.

Among financed actions

• Generating knowledge
• Integrating knowledge
• Studies
• Design

Additional information

• This call for proposals is an open call for proposals.
• Initial duration of the action: between 12 and 48 months

Eligibility

• Be legal entities (public or private bodies)
• Have their executive management structure established in eligible countries
• Must not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or nonassociated third-country entity (unless they can provide guarantees approved by the Member State or EDF associated country wherethey are established)

• Total budget of the call: 59 million euro
• Total budget of the topic:
  • Topic 1: EDF-2023-RA-SI-CYBER-ASPT: Automation of security penetration tests: 14 million euro
  • Topic 2: EDF-2023-RA-SI-ENERENV-IPS: Innovative propulsion systems for defence applications: 25 million euro
  • Topic 3: EDF-2023-RA-SI-MATCOMP-HPM: High performance materials for Defence applications: 20 million euro
• Amount of the grant: For all topics under this call: should not exceed the budget available for the topic
• Co-financing rate: up to 100% of the total eligible costs