EDF Onsite Matchmaking 2026 - Prague

NFP
EDF
EOA
17 feb 2026 - 17 feb 2026
Czechia, Prague
Registration
On-site
None

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.

Registration: Prague EDF On-site Matchmaking 2026 – Confiva

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

Register for the onsite matchmaking here: Prague EDF On-site Matchmaking 2026

For inquiries, please contact: edf@aobp.cz. 

We look forward to welcoming you in Prague.

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  • Registration
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