European Defence Fund 2025

The European Commission invites you to an exclusive Information Day and Networking Event for the upcoming European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 funding opportunities. The event will also host the EU Defence Investor Day, dedicated to investors and entrepreneurs looking for investment opportunities in the defence sector.

Whether you join us in Brussels or online, this hybrid event is your gateway to collaboration, innovation, and funding opportunities.

Event Highlights:

• Day 1:

  • Insights from the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) on EDF calls and application guidance. 

• Day 2:

  • Action-packed brokerage and matchmaking sessions with pitching opportunities, focused information sessions and insightful panel discussions with leading investors and entrepreneurs.
  • Second day provides an unique opportunity to:
    • Pitch your ideas and expertise to other potential partners,
    • Schedule one-to-one meetings to form winning consortia,
    • Join a dedicated networking and pitching session on this year’s technological challenge on Human AI dialogue,
    • Join the EU Defence Investor Day, where you will hear from leading investors and EU/ Member States’ representatives about key technology, market and investment trends in the defence sector. If you are fundraising, you will also have a chance to pitch to the potential investors.

Registration Details:

• Pitching Requests Deadline: 28 February 2025
• Due to record-high registration to the event, registration for on-site participation (including waiting list) is now closed.
• Registration for online participation remains open.

🔗 More information: https://2025.eu-defence-fund-info-days.eu/register