Belgian EDF Infoday 2026

The 5th EDF Online Matchmaking Day, organised under the Enhancing Opportunities for All (EOA) consortium, on 13 January 2026, offers defence and security industry players the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities under the upcoming European Defence Fund (EDF) 2026 calls. The programme of the day includes two key parts: Morning Session – Webinar (11:00 CET) A dedicated online information session titled “Delving into EDF 2025 figures and the new 2026 Work Programme” will present key insights from the 2025 call statistics (e.g. most attractive calls, most successful countries) and introduce the upcoming 2026 Work Programme and other related EU funding opportunities. To participate in the webinar, select the appropriate option when registering. Access the webinar platform here Afternoon Session – Matchmaking (13:00–18:00 CET) Participants will be able to schedule and conduct 1:1 virtual meetings via a dedicated matchmaking platform to find suitable partners, explore complementary expertise, and initiate joint project ideas. This event is open to all organisations eligible for EDF funding, including companies, SMEs, research centres, universities, and public stakeholders. Key Information Date: 13 January 2026 Time: 11:00 CET – Webinar, 13:00-18:00 CET – Matchmaking meetings Format: Online Registration Deadline: 13 January 2026, 00:00 CET Register here: EDF Matchmaking January 2026 Register now!

The Austrian National Focal Points for the EDF are pleased to invite representatives of EDF National Focal Points and the wider defence innovation community to the EDF Info Day AT 2026, taking place on 14 January 2026 in Vienna. Held at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, the event offers a full-day programme including: Overview of the EDF Programme Insights into Austria's EDF priorities and participation requirements Practical presentations from stakeholders Matchmaking sessions with national and international organisations This info day presents a valuable opportunity to network with key players in Austria's defence innovation ecosystem and establish international contacts for EDF project collaboration. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a profile on the matchmaking platform and book 1:1 meetings with other attendees. In addition, organisations can apply to pitch their capabilities during the event’s presentation sessions. Please indicate your interest in pitching when registering. Find more information here: EDF Info Day AT 2026 Register and create your profile here: EDF Info Day AT 2026 – Registration The event will be conducted in English. Key Information Date: 14 January 2026 Venue: Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Vienna Registration deadline: 7 January 2026 Register and create your profile here: EDF Info Day AT 2026 – Registration More event details: EDF Info Day AT 2026 Main Page For further inquiries, please contact the Austrian NFP team directly.

On 15 January 2026, the EDF Europadag 2026 will take place on-site in the Netherlands. This national info day is aimed at companies, universities, and research organisations interested in the European Defence Fund (EDF) and exploring opportunities for European collaboration in defence research and innovation. The event will focus on sharing information about the EDF 2026 Work Programme, the priorities of the Dutch Ministry of Defence, and facilitating matchmaking between participating stakeholders. Please note: The event will be conducted in Dutch. Key Information Date: 15 January 2026 Location: Netherlands Register via the official event site: EDF Europadag 2026.

The Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (AOBP), as a member of the EOA consortium, is organising the EDF Onsite Matchmaking 2026, under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic. The event will take place on 17 February 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 CET, at the DAP Hotel in Prague. This afternoon matchmaking forum is designed to bring together participants from across Europe who are planning to apply for the upcoming European Defence Fund (EDF) 2026 calls. It will provide a valuable platform for forging new partnerships and forming strong international consortia. Participants from industry, academia, and research institutions will have the opportunity to: Connect with other organisations interested in EDF 2026 topics Identify complementary expertise and discuss project ideas Build strategic consortia for upcoming proposals The event is open to entities interested in defence research and innovation under the EDF programme. More details, including the agenda and registration link, will be shared shortly. Key Information Date: 17 February 2026 Time: 13:00–17:00 CET Venue: DAP Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic For inquiries, please contact: edf@aobp.cz.  We look forward to welcoming you in Prague.