EEN Funding Talks #5 Eureka programmes: Eurostars

The EEN Funding Talks is a webinar series organised within the EDF Partner Pool to support companies, research organisations, and innovation stakeholders in accessing European funding opportunities in the defence and dual-use sectors.

This session focuses on Eurostars, a key funding instrument within the Eureka framework, while also providing an overview of other Eureka programmes supporting international R&D collaboration

Participants will gain insights into:

• The Eurostars programme

• Eligibility criteria and consortium requirements

• The broader Eureka landscape, including additional funding instruments and collaboration opportunities such as network projects and clusters

• Practical tips for preparing a competitive application

The webinar will feature programme experts from the Eureka Secretariat who will share guidance and insights into participation in Eurostars and other Eureka initiatives.

This session is particularly relevant for:

• Innovative SMEs engaged in R&D

• Companies interested in international collaboration projects

• Organisations exploring flexible and industry-driven funding opportunities

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A session.

***DISCLAIMER: Participants should keep in mind that Eureka programmes are civilian-focused, meaning:

• If your project idea is intended to be used in military applications or aims to serve military purposes, it cannot be funded under Eurostars 3.

• Projects must have an exclusive focus on civil applications (eligibility criterion).

• Projects may develop technologies relevant to defence (e.g. AI, semi-conductors, cybersecurity, drones, materials), or involve military partners, but only if the focus is exclusively on civilian applications**.**