Support to the EDF National Focal Points (NFP) network
EDF Coordination and Support Action
Amount not specified
16/10/2025
Non-profit, Public Institution
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What is the Support to the EDF National Focal Points (NFP) network Call?
Expected Outcomes
• Increased impact of the EDF in boosting the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the EU defence industry and in developing key future technologies
• Strengthened cross-border collaboration and improved coordination of EDF-NFP activities across multiple Member States and Associated Countries
• Continuous improvement of individual EDF-NFP services for all stakeholders involved in EDF participation
• More effective matchmaking leading to stronger, trans-national consortia in EDF calls
• Closer cooperation between EDF-NFPs and the Enterprise Europe Network as well as other relevant networks, expanding reach to civilian R&D actors and industry associations
Scope Requirements
• Exclude subcontracting of key project tasks (project management and organisation of trainings)
• Budget may cover travel costs for EDF-NFPs not formally in the consortium to participate in trainings and exchange activities
• Provide a detailed management plan proportionate to the project’s size and complexity
• Deliver NFP-organised joint trainings to enhance service quality and share best practices
• Implement twinning arrangements (in-person or virtual) for peer learning among NFPs
• Produce digital and printed information/promotional materials on EDF participation services
• Organise cross-border matchmaking events at defence fairs and national info days
• Establish a dedicated website with service overviews, event listings, EDF introduction, and partner-search functionality
• Develop methodologies for engaging the Enterprise Europe Network
• Engage with relevant industry associations and Horizon Europe NCP networks to raise EDF awareness
• Define measurable deliverables and milestones covering all activities
Special Conditions
• Indicative budget: EUR 2,000,000 for 2025; one grant expected
• Admissibility: comply with page limits and layout rules (section 5 of the call document and Part B of the application form)
• Eligibility: entities established in countries listed in section 6 of the call document; other eligibility conditions also apply
• Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria per section 7 of the call document
• Evaluation and award procedures, criteria, scoring and thresholds per sections 8 and 9; indicative timeline per section 4
• Grant legal and financial setup under the EDF, ASAP and EDIRPA Model Grant Agreements and EU Financial Regulation
• Key project tasks (management and training organisation) must not be subcontracted
• Consortium may cover costs for non-consortium EDF-NFPs to participate in activities
Open from: 18/02/2025
Deadline:16/10/2025
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