2025 European Defence Fund Industry & Matchmaking Day - Space4Defence

EDF
EU EXPO
EOA
26 feb 2025 - 26 feb 2025
Luxembourg, European Convention Center Luxembourg
Registration
On-site
None

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming 2025 European Defence Fund Industry & Matchmaking Day - Space4Defence.

This matchmaking day will bring together innovative startups, SMEs, research organisations and large companies interested in and eligible to apply to the calls for proposals of the European Defence Fund (EDF), the EU programme dedicated to advancing collaborative research in innovative defence products and technologies. The aim is to help them connect with partners who have specific expertise or solutions, form consortia, and spark new ideas through collaborative meetings.

Participants will be able to present their solutions and explore collaboration opportunities within the space domain in view of the EDF 2025 calls for proposals. Startups and SMEs will have the opportunity to pitch their companies and solutions.

The full programme of the event will soon be made available.

Registration

https://www.b2match.com/e/space4defence2025 

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, to ensure broad participation, we may need to limit the number of representatives from each company. We recommend early registration to secure your spot.

We look forward to your participation!

GovSatCom conference

The Space4Defence event is organised back-to-back with the GovSatCom 2025 – Conference for Security and Defence, which will take place in Luxembourg on 27 February 2025. This event is dedicated to defence and security talks and topics, covered by internationally renowned speakers, and offers opportunities to meet key players and influencers.

The Space4Defence event is organised as part of the European Defence Fund National Focal Points “Enhanced Opportunities for All” project, funded by the European Commission, with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.

Upcoming event

International Defence TechDay 2026

Organised by the Bayern Innovativ – TechHUB Security and Defence, the International Defence TechDay 2026 will take place on 17 September 2026 at the Fliegerhorst Erding Airbase. The event will bring together representatives from NATO, Ministries of Defence, international partners, armed forces, industry, and research organisations to experience advanced defence technologies in a live operational environment. The programme will combine fully integrated live demonstrations and static displays, showcasing technologies operating within coordinated multi-domain scenarios. The 2026 scenario, Shield & Swarm 2026, will focus on the protection of high-value targets against coordinated threats involving drone swarms, unmanned systems, and ground forces. Participating companies will demonstrate operational capabilities including real-time system deployment, live sensor integration, interoperability, and active engagement within a networked force structure. Key technology areas include: Unmanned systems (UAV / UGV) ISR and advanced sensor technologies Counter-UAS and electronic warfare Air defence and missile systems Key Information Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Location: Fliegerhorst (Airbase) Erding, Bavaria, Germany Participation and Contact A spectator registration option will be announced in due course. Companies interested in actively participating and showcasing technologies within the live operational scenarios are invited to contact Patrick Albrecht at: Patrick.Albrecht@Bayern-Innovativ.de 

  • 17 sep 2026 - 17 sep 2026
  • Germany, Erding
  • Registration
  • On-site
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