Today, the European Commission is announcing the second cohort of companies that will take part in the EUDIS Business Accelerator, a strategic programme aimed at bolstering Europe’s defence sector by supporting highly innovative start-ups and scale-ups from EU Member States and Norway.
What does EUDIS Business Accelerator offer?
This programme offers a package of tailored support for selected companies, including:
- Coaching, Training and Advice from Experts: More than 300 hours of tailored support to help companies align their innovations with the strategic needs of defence end-users.
- Bootcamps: Five on-site Bootcamps across Europe, offering immersive training, pitch sessions, and defence ecosystem engagement.
- Workshops: specialized, high-quality, hands-on workshops led by top defence professionals, featuring insights from defence end-users, corporates, and investors.
- Networking Opportunities: Exclusive direct access to the EU defence innovation ecosystem, promoting collaboration and potential business partnerships.
- Testing Facilities: Tailored guidance to refine testing needs, with support in identifying relevant operational infrastructures and environments suited to defence use cases.
- €120,000€ Seed Voucher: Each company will receive a €120,000 non-dilutive seed voucher to support the development and scaling of their solutions — subject to clear milestones and performance metrics.
These are the 20 Start-ups and Scale-ups joining EUDIS Business Accelerator Cohort 2
Twenty highly innovative companies from across 14 EU Member States and Norway have been selected for this second edition, chosen for their innovation capacity, strategic relevance, and readiness to contribute to Europe’s defence ecosystem.
These companies will now benefit from tailored support, including personalised mentorship, targeted training, and access to strategic resources to enhance their market readiness and accelerate their growth in the defence sector.
Below is the list of the top 20 companies:
- Albora Technologies SL (ES) - Secure GNSS signals against jamming and spoofing
- Alta Ares (FR) – Hardware and AI-driven software solutions for drone interceptions
- Beagle Systems GmbH (DE) – Real-time aerial intelligence for infrastructure security
- CYSEC SA (LU) – End-to-end cybersecurity for space and ground segments
- Dronetag s.r.o. (CZ) – Passive RF detection for drones and operators
- DRV Solutions BV (BE) – Sovereign and scalable UxV motor production
- Excalibur s.r.o. (SK) – Secure, virtual air-gap access for critical systems
- Falconers OÜ (EE) – Detection of low visual and thermal signatures threats for ISR mission
- Flai d.o.o. (SI) – High-speed AI-powered 3D mapping
- HexTech Solutions OÜ (EE) – Unified multi-sensor defence against aerial threats
- Mindfield Defence Oy (FI) – AI-powered passive sensor network for drone detection
- NEUROBUS (FR) – Low-power neuromorphic edge AI for UAV collision avoidance and interception
- Perciv B.V. (NE) – Hardware-agnostic AI for advanced radar situational awareness
- Touchwaves (NE) – Embodied haptics, turning sensor data into a tactile language
- Trusk Technology B.V. (NE) – Mass-producible, C-UAS hardware and software
- USIL Therapeutics S.A. (LU) – Deployable medical countermeasures against Acute Radiation Syndrome
- WeldNova GmbH (DE) – Advanced welding technology for maximum production efficiency
- XARION Laser Acoustics GmbH (AT) – Robot-driven laser ultrasound for MRO inspection
- Zeabuz AS (NO) – Scalable and trusted software for dual-use maritime autonomy
- Zparq AB (SE) – High-energy density propulsion for extended maritime endurance
What’s next? EUDIS Business Accelerator Cohort 2 kicks off in Brussels
The programme’s official launch will take place in Brussels in late March 2026. Over the following eight months, these companies will benefit from intensive support, aimed at advancing their solutions and strengthening Europe's defence capabilities.
To stay up to date and follow the progress of the EUDIS Business Accelerator Cohort, visit the official website.