EDIP Grants for Defence Manufacturing and Technologies
The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is a €1.5 billion EU initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s defence industrial base, increase production capacity, and improve coordination among Member States. It responds to heightened security threats—especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and aims to make Europe more self-reliant, interoperable, and resilient in defence.
25. 5. 2026
EDIP marks a shift from fragmented national approaches toward a more integrated European defence industrial strategy, combining funding, regulation, and cooperation tools. Its long-term goal is to build a competitive, innovative, and crisis-resilient European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) capable of meeting future security demands.
Strategic Objectives
- Scale up defence production across Europe and partner countries
- Reduce fragmentation in national defence markets
- Enhance joint procurement and interoperability
- Secure supply chains for critical defence products
- Support Ukraine’s defence industry integration with the EU
The largest component is Industrial Reinforcement that funds expansion of manufacturing capacity (e.g., ammunition, electronics, platforms) and includes dedicated support for Ukraine’s defence industry (up to 100 % funding for some projects).
The first calls are opening in April 2026 while the ones below are intended for EU-member states applicants.
EDF-EDIP-P-2026-LS-IRA-EC Energetic Components
e.g. propellant powder; explosives; primers/fuses; propulsion systems; warheads and electronic fuzes; filling plants and access to relevant raw materials
EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-KEC - Key electronic components
e.g. guidance electronics; propulsion electronics; RF and laser modules; multispectral cameras; avionics; PCBs and IC substrates; lithium-ion polymer batteries, power electronics and critical semiconductor building blocks
EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-PE Platforms and end-products
e.g. forging and machining; composite materials; assembly and integration of end-products; MaaS (Manufacturing as a Service); dual-use heavy industry conversion options for defence surge
