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Cyber Defense Factory (CDF) Program: Call for Projects 2026 – STRIKE IT
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Wed
11
FEB
Thu
12

Starts in 3 weeks from now

Location

Charleroi and Bruges

Charleroi A6K and Brugge Howest
Programmes
Security Cybersecurity Defence Space

The STRIKE IT initiative calls for proposals aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT) within defence and dual-use contexts. Funding is available for innovative projects with a maximum funding of €150,000 per project.

The 2026 Call for Proposals under the Cyber Defense Factory (CDF) programme invites innovative projects tackling cybersecurity issues in IoT. Two operational factories will support projects: CDF6000 in Charleroi, focusing on land and air domains, and CDF8000 in Bruges, which centres on maritime and naval domains.

Key facts include:

  • Up to €150,000 funding per project
  • Project duration is limited to a maximum of 6 months, with completion required by December 2026
  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Output must reach TRL 7
  • Dual-use innovation required
  • Triple-helix partnerships are preferred but at least one private company must be present in a consortium.

Registration is required by 1 February 2026 at the latest.

For more information visit the website, interested parties may also contact strike-it@mil.be. 

 

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