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SPACE 4 DEFENCE: European Defence Fund Industry & Matchmaking Day - Space4Defence 2025

When
FEB ’25
Wed
26

This was 1 year ago

Location

European Convention Center Luxembourg

4 Place de l'Europe
L-1499 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Programmes
  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Defence
  • EDF

Space4defence, the European Defence Fund Industry & Matchmaking Day 2025 will take place on the 26th of February 2025, in the European Convention Center Luxembourg, in Luxembourg.

This matchmaking day will bring together innovative startups, SMEs, research organisations and large companies interested in and eligible to apply to the calls for proposals of the European Defence Fund (EDF).

The aim is to help them connect with partners who have specific expertise or solutions, form consortia, and spark new ideas through collaborative meetings.

Participants will be able to present their solutions and explore collaboration opportunities within the space domain in view of the EDF 2025 calls for proposals. Startups and SMEs will have the opportunity to pitch their companies and solutions.

You can find more information and register yourself here.

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