What Changed
- Adoption of the Regulation establishing the Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE).
- Establishment of a €115 million funding tool to bring disruptive defence technology from lab to field.
- Provision of dedicated support for SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups to develop and commercialise defence solutions.
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of the Regulation establishing the Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE). Designed to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed, the new €115 million funding tool will provide dedicated support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups and scale-ups. The initiative aims to help these entities develop innovative defence solutions and support their uptake across the sector.
Who May Be Affected
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, and scale-ups involved in developing innovative defence technology within the European Union.
Cross-Border Context
EU-level legislation creating a dedicated funding framework for defence innovation across Member States.
What to check next
- Publication of the final text of the AGILE Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- Specific call conditions, application criteria, and timelines for SMEs seeking funding under the AGILE programme.
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