{"product_id":"edf-partner-pool-platform-and-virtual-marketplace-for-the-edf-calls-until-31122026","title":"EDF Partner Pool – Platform and virtual marketplace for the EDF calls, until 31.12.2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVirtual marketplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this platform, only validated and eligible EDF participants can search for potential partners and showcase their expertise and capabilities in the field of defence, as well as close consortia for their project ideas. The tool enables participants to directly send messages to each other, to schedule meetings at any available time and to take part in virtual 1:1 sessions to discuss cooperation opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWebinars and events\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe platform will also be used to host webinars, training activities, pitching sessions and to inform participants of relevant EDF-related activities across Europe. Please, review the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.b2match.com\/e\/edf-partner-pool\/components\/64234\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgenda\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.b2match.com\/e\/edf-partner-pool\/components\/63230\/1DwkBaMcjYYC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalendar \u003c\/a\u003esections of this website not to miss any opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis virtual matchmaking platform will be active until the end of 2027, enabling the preparation of project proposals in the longer term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRegistration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegistration and participation on this platform is \u003cstrong\u003efree of charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants will be admitted after a comprehensive evaluation check conducted by the organizers. The organizers  reserve the right to refuse participants. For more detailed information please visit tab \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.b2match.com\/e\/edf-partner-pool\/components\/63230\/P4A67NYiZj7O?lang=en-GB\u0026amp;euid=edf-partner-pool\"\u003eConditions of participation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEuropean Defence Fund\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe European Defence Fund (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu\/eu-defence-industry\/european-defence-fund-edf_en\"\u003eEDF\u003c\/a\u003e) is a European research and innovation program for funding cutting edge defence research and development which spans from 2021 until 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this program, the European Commission aims to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove cooperation and interoperability between member states;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce capability shortages within the EU; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen the defence-technological and industrial presence within the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EDF offers financial support at all stages of development: starting with research and ending with the development of prototypes and certification. There are different types of actions: Research and Development Actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEDF Work Programme 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses \u003cstrong\u003e31 call topics \u003c\/strong\u003ein total, structured along seven thematic calls for proposals, three non-thematic calls for proposals, one action to focus on threats from hypersonic glide vehicles, and two actions in support of the EU Alliance for defence medical countermeasures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 17 December 2025 to 31 December 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e online\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact person: \u003c\/strong\u003eEeva Nuutinen, eeva.nuutinen@businessfinland.fi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegistration and participation on this platform is \u003cstrong\u003efree of charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helsingin seudun kauppakamari","offers":[{"title":"Hinta \/ etätoteutus","offer_id":57231117975929,"sku":"hinta_stream_306437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jäsenetuhinta \/ etätoteutus","offer_id":57231118008697,"sku":"jäsenetuhinta_stream_306437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/8384\/0661\/files\/sfzblto3mpj3tlxo82cy3jpgcsez.jpg?v=1778229084","url":"https:\/\/www.kauppakamarikauppa.fi\/products\/edf-partner-pool-platform-and-virtual-marketplace-for-the-edf-calls-until-31122026","provider":"KauppakamariKauppa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}