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Strengthen support for European defence-tech and dual-use start-ups, including a stable pathway for early-stage companies to grow.

THE CHALLENGE

Traditional defence funding mechanisms favour mature technologies and established suppliers. Early-stage innovators face difficulties accessing test environments, first customers and follow-on financing.

PROPOSED ACTION

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RESPONSIBLE STAKEHOLDERS

European Commission (DG DEFIS), in coordination with participating EU Member States

TIMELINE

12 months

TARGET

An accelerator helps early-stage projects mature into companies, supported by a dedicated budget and team including advisers from Ukraine and partner countries; projects are selected for milestone-based funding covering prototyping, testing and validation.