Defence Related Funding

DEFENCE RELEATED FUNDING
General Aspects

There exist 3 main initiatives for Defence Related Innovation that provide financial support for projects enhancing defence capabilities and fostering a competitive European defence industry, aiming for strategic autonomy and integration.

Your NCP contacts for this programme

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Ann Janssens

ann.janssens@vlaio.be

+32 2 553 03 24

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Mark Antonissen

mark.antonissen@vlaio.be

+32 2 432 43 05

Your NFP contact for this programme

Find the contact info on the site of FOD economy

The National Contact Points (NCPs) provide support, guidance, and practical information to potential applicants, helping them navigate funding opportunities and application processes.

The National Focal Point (NFP) members represent their country in decision-making about the work programmes, evaluate implementation, and provide strategic input on priorities and calls.

Testimonial

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PLEDGE: VUB participates in research on politics of grievance and democratic governance

The Horizon Europe project PLEDGE investigates the emotional dynamics of political protest in the context of multiple, overlapping crises that have affected Europe and the world over the past decade, including the financial crisis, the COVID‑19 pandemic, climate change, energy shortages, and the war in Ukraine.

The project, in which the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is participating, responded to call topic HORIZON-CL2-2023-DEMOCRACY-01-04.