European Union Launches EUDIS Business Accelerator for Defence Startups and Scaleups

As part of its participation in the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), AIDA CCI announces the launch of the EUDIS Business Accelerator. This unprecedented European Union initiative aims to boost innovation and strengthen the European industrial defence ecosystem, targeting startups and scaleups operating in or wishing to enter this strategic sector.

A Unique Opportunity for Defence Technologies

The program supports the development of innovative defence technologies, offering a robust set of benefits:

8-month program with specialized in-person bootcamps.
Access to state-of-the-art testing infrastructures and technical mentorship.
Direct connection to end-users, investors, and industry representatives.
€65,000 seed funding per company (equity-free) to support technological development.
Increased visibility at European defence events.

Strategic Technological Themes

Applications should focus on priority areas such as:

Autonomous Operations and Collaborative Combat (Autonomous systems, AI, drone swarms).
Cyber Defence and Information Superiority (Quantum cryptography, data protection).
Combat Medicine and Battlefield Resilience (Automated diagnosis, field telemedicine).

Eligibility Criteria

Companies based in an EU Member State or Norway, not controlled by non-associated third countries (or possessing recognized guarantees), are eligible to apply.