Following the first-ever calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF), 61 collaborative defence research and development projects with a total EU support of €1.2 billion are selected for funding.

European Commission proposes €500 million to reinforce the European defence industry through common procurement - EDIRPA

To tackle the global plastic pollution crisis, the Union has launched a new competition for Marine Ecosystems Protection, as part of the CASSINI initiative, aiming at developing space solutions to track and remove marine plastic pollution.

More than 1,600 participants attended the EDF 2022 Info Days, which took place in hybrid format in Brussels on 30 June and 1 July. The wide participation confirmed the strong interest of the EU defence industry in the European Defence Fund, managed by DG DEFIS of the European Commission.

European Commission advancing Space R&I with €520 million over 2021-2022

Zero-Emission Aviation: Commission launches new Alliance to make hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft a reality

European Defence Fund: in 2022, the Commission continues to support the development of new defence technologies and capabilities.

European Defence Fund: publication of calls for proposals following the adoption of the 2022 work programme

What if you personally could give a name to the newest space-based project developed by the European Union to bring high-speed internet and secure communication services in Europe, Africa and beyond? The European Commission has just launched a competition inviting students from the EU and Africa

EDF work programme 2022 becomes fully operational after the Commission adopted today the Financing Decision for 2023.