Strengthen Innovation within the European Defence Ecosystem
Start-up & Scale-up
The EUDIS Business Accelerator programme is open to any Start-up & Scale-up established in an EU Member State or Norway that operate within the European defence industry or is looking to enter it . Eligible companies shall not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third country entity. However, a target group company established in the EU Member States or Norway that is controlled by non-associated third-country or a non-associated third-country entity, might be eligible to participate if they already have guarantees approved by the EU Member State or Norway in which it is established.
ApplyDefence Expert (Coach, Trainer, Field Expert)
If you are a defence industry professional based in an EU Member State or Norway with the relevant experience and a passion for coaching and guiding Start-ups & Scale-ups, we encourage you to apply and contribute with your expertise to this dynamic ecosystem, as a Coach, Trainer or Field expert.
ApplyBenefits
- 8-month defence accelerator programme with onsite defence-focused bootcamps & unique learning and networking opportunities with defence end-users, industry representatives & investors
- Access to state-of the art testing facilities to speed up product development and technical coaching
- Gaining access to continuous learning materials tailored for defence innovation
- Enhancing your company visibility through participation in major defence events (defence tech exhibition, conferences, etc.)
- Seed voucher funding of 65 000€ to support your defence technology development
- Unique Cohort spirit as a pioneering participant in the first EU-wide defence accelerator
- 8-month defence accelerator programme offering unique learning and networking opportunities with the most promising EU-wide and Norwegian innovators
- Connecting with defence end-users from EU Member States and Norway
- Enhancing your visibility thanks to multiple defence-related events
- Receiving financial compensation for your participation based on the EU guidelines
- Unique Cohort spirit as a pioneering participant in the first EU-wide defence accelerator
- Contributing to strengthening European defence technological and industrial base
Company Selection Process
#1 – Eligibility Check
Validation if applicant meets the required eligibility criteria and fits with the EUDIS Business Accelerator Technology Themes.
#2 – Pre-selection
Companies fulfilling the criteria of #1 are prioritized based on relevance of their solutions for European defence industry and ability to strengthen it as well as the innovation nature of their solution and top 35 are invited to Online Pitching Sessions.
#3 – Online Pitching Sessions
Top pre-selected companies are invited to pitch at an online event in front of representatives from the European Commission and European Defence Agency. The Top 20 companies are selected to participate in the EUDIS Business Accelerator.
#4 – Onboarding
Selected companies are onboarded by the organisers and meet their accelerator leads, who will follow them throughout the programme and support the definition of the objectives during the EUDIS Business Accelerator.
#5 – Accelerator Launch
Onboarded companies will participate in the first Bootcamp during the Paris Air Show (June 16th – June 19th ) and initiate the refinement of their business and technological approach and network with defence end-users, defence industry, investors and more.
Bootcamps Presentation
Paris Air Show
Kick-off Bootcamp
Date: June 16th - June 19th 2025
Tallinn
Technology and Innovation Bootcamp
Date: Aug 26th – Aug 28th 2025
Liege
Market Development Bootcamp
Date: Sep 23rd – Sep 25th 2025
TBA
Product and Technology Validation Bootcamp
Date: Oct 21st – Oct 23rd 2025
TBA
Business Growth Bootcamp
Date: Dec 9th – Dec 11th 2025
Munich
Demo Day Bootcamp
Date: Feb 10th – Feb 12th 2026
