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The EUDIS Business Accelerator supports a cohort of 20 startups and scaleups through an 8 month defence accelerator programme focused on strengthening their position in the European defence industrial ecosystem. In 2027, two cohorts will run with the spring cohort (cohort 4) starting in March and the fall cohort (cohort 5) starting in September.
• Tailored coaching and training at a designated accelerator site, with access to an on-demand physical workspace and integration into the local system.
• Five onsite boot camps across differente regions of Europe – connecting participants with defence industry leaders, end-users, and investors.
• Access to testing facilities, allowing participants to validate and simulate their solutions in realistic scenarios.
• A 120,000€ seed funding voucher, awarded based on progress towards objectives set at the beginning of the programme.
• An additional reward voucher will be attributed to the top performing startups in the cohort
300+ hours of expert coaching per company from coaches and experts of the defence industry
From the ecosystem featuring defence industry, defence end-users and investors
Join 5 immersive onsite bootcamps across Europe. Each 2-3 day session offers deep dives into defense ecosystems, expert keynotes, interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities
Onsite & virtual continuous opportunities through site visits, panel discussions, after works and pitch sessions
On-demand access providing exclusive environments to validate and simulate solutions in realistic scenarios
For each company based on progress in relation to the objectives set at the beginning of the EUDIS Business Accelerator programme
Open to start-ups & scale-ups based in EU Member States or Norway developing solutions with for defence industry. Eligible companies shall not be subject to control by non-associated third country entity.
ApplyIf you are a defence professional (EU Member State or Norway resident and citizen) with the relevant experience and a passion for coaching and guiding Start-ups & Scale-ups, we encourage you to apply to support the EUDIS Business Accelerator and contribute with your expertise to this dynamic ecosystem, as a coach, trainer or field expert.
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