ENDR Conference: Naval Defence

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic, will host the European Defence Fund InfoDay 2025. This event will offer valuable insights into the European Defence Fund (EDF) program and highlight the support available from Czech entities for EDF-related initiatives. Alongside informative sessions, the InfoDay will serve as a networking platform for enterprises, encouraging collaboration and partnerships within the defence sector. Date: February 4, 2025 Time: 9:00 – 14:00 Venue: Hotel DAP, Prague Please note: The event will be conducted exclusively in Czech. Contact jaromir.truksa@mo.gov.cz to register for the Czech EDF InfoDay 2025.

Spanish EDF Infoday 2025

On Friday, February 21, 2025, the SPF Economy, in collaboration with the Belgian Ministry of Defence (MoD), will host the Belgian Infoday. This event will provide valuable insights into the European Defence Fund (EDF) program and highlight the support available from Belgian and regional entities for EDF-related initiatives. In addition to informative sessions, the Infoday will serve as a networking platform for enterprises, fostering collaboration and partnerships within the defence sector. Contact nfp-edf@economie.fgov.be to register for the Belgian infoday.

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.