Following the publication of the European Defence Fund (EDF) Work Programme 2023 on 30 March, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) is pleased to invite you to the EDF Info Days 2023. The event will take place on 28-29 June in hybrid format, both in-person in Brussels and online.

During the first day, DG DEFIS will present the EDF 2023 calls for proposals and explain in detail the submission process. During the second day, the event will provide a unique international networking opportunity to form winning defence research and development consortia and elaborate project proposals. You will have the opportunity to pitch your ideas and expertise and to schedule one-to-one meetings with other participants.

Είστε welcome to distribute further this invitation through your networks. All potential applicants from public and private entities established in the EU Member States and Norway are invited to participate. Further information on eligibility for EDF funding is provided on the EDF webpage.

Stay tuned for more information to come soon on the event webpage about the opening of registrations and other practical programme information!

Meanwhile, please save the date.

Kind regards,

The EDF team

Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)