This grant funds actions to mature collaborative projects towards possible future European Defence Projects of Common Interest and to prepare their implementation roadmaps for 2028-2034. Funded projects must deliver a first implementation roadmap by end 2027 and a final roadmap by end 2030, guiding activities under the next EU multiannual financial framework. The grant supports preparatory activities but does not guarantee project identification as EDPCI or EU funding.
Eligibility requires compliance with admissibility, country, financial, operational, and legal conditions as detailed in the call document sections 5-10. Applicants must follow submission and evaluation procedures outlined in the call documents and online manual.
