EDIP: €275 million for companies increasing their defence production, deadline 16 February 2027

The European Commission has opened the second EDIP (European Defence Industry Programme) call for industrial reinforcement actions (EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA). The call funds companies in the Member States and Norway that are expanding their defence production capacity. The budget is €122.25 million for key electronic components and €152.75 million for platforms and end-products. Proposals must be submitted by 16 February 2027, and the lump-sum grant covers up to 35% of eligible costs, with the possibility of reaching 50%.

In brief

• Programme: EDIP – European Defence Industry Programme, Industrial Reinforcement Actions, second call
• Authority: European Commission, DG Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)
• Beneficiaries: legal entities from EU Member States and Norway that wish to increase their defence production capacity
• Total budget: €122.25 million (key electronic components) + €152.75 million (platforms and end-products)
• Value per project / intensity: up to €20 million per project for electronic components and up to €30 million for platforms. Lump-sum grant of up to 35% of eligible costs, which can rise to 50% if the conditions for the increased rate are met
• Submission period: open from 17 June 2026, deadline 16 February 2027, on the Funding & Tenders portal
• Status: open

What do the two topics fund?

Key electronic components (EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-KEC). Funding goes to capacity increases for guidance and propulsion electronics, RF and laser modules, multispectral cameras, avionics, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and substrates for integrated circuits, lithium-ion polymer batteries, power electronics and critical semiconductor components. All of them must be intended for defence products: unmanned systems, missiles, C4ISR systems.

Platforms and end-products (EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-PE). The topic covers artillery systems, armoured vehicles, fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned and counter-unmanned systems, and naval systems. Forging and machining, key subsystems, composite materials, assembly and integration can be funded. Optionally, the project may include physical protection measures for the site (including against drones) and cybersecurity of production networks, in line with the NIS2 Directive.

The Commission expects tangible increases in EU production, shorter delivery times, more secure supply chains and trained staff. The indicative project duration is 3–5 years, with completion no later than 31 December 2033.

Who can apply?

Legal entities from the Member States and Norway that want to increase their manufacturing capacity can apply. The detailed eligibility conditions are in sections 5–7 of the call document: eligible countries, rules on entity control, financial and operational capacity, and grounds for exclusion. Defence regulations usually include restrictions on control exercised from third countries. For this reason, your shareholding structure should be checked against the call text before any other preparation.

Each proposal must show how critical the targeted product is and how important the production capacity in question is. It must also include a solid risk management plan: safety, supply chain, obsolescence, industrialisation.

How does the funding work and when must you apply?

Funding is awarded as a lump-sum grant: the amount is set at the proposal stage and paid according to the completion of milestones, not on the basis of reimbursing each invoice. The EU contribution starts at 35% of eligible costs and can reach 50% if the conditions for the increased rate are met. These conditions are set out in the regulation and in the call document. The remaining at least 50–65% of the investment must be covered by the company.

Submission is exclusively electronic, via the Commission's Funding & Tenders portal, in a single-stage procedure. The deadline is 16 February 2027. For questions, the Commission provides the address DEFIS-EDIP-PROPOSALS@ec.europa.eu.

Where does the call fit within EDIP?

EDIP is an EU initiative worth €1.5 billion. Industrial reinforcement actions are its largest component: over €700 million across four calls. The first call for companies from the EU and Norway (energetics components: powders, explosives, propulsion, warheads) has already closed. In parallel, there are separate calls under the Ukraine Support Instrument, intended for production in and for Ukraine.

What this means for your business

Our recommendation: the call is designed for manufacturers that already have a production line or a defence-qualified product and can demonstrate a measurable increase in capacity. It is not a start-up scheme. Romanian suppliers of subassemblies, machining, composites or electronics can take part either directly or alongside a larger integrator. The grant covers only part of the costs, so the financing of the rest must be secured from the outset.

• Check your company's shareholding and control against the conditions in the call document as early as possible. It is the most common cause of rejection in defence programmes.
• Prepare concrete data: current capacity, target capacity, delivery times, customers and contracts or letters of intent from the armed forces or integrators.
• A lump-sum grant project requires a very clear plan by milestones. Milestones not achieved mean money lost.
• Allow time for the security aspects (classified information, site protection), which may require national approvals.

For other programmes suited to your company's profile, use the eligibility check.

Frequently asked questions

Can Romanian companies apply to the EDIP call for industrial consolidation?

Yes. The call is open to legal entities from EU Member States and Norway that are increasing their defence production capacity, subject to the eligibility and control conditions in the call document.

What is the maximum grant per project?

For key electronic components, the maximum EU contribution is €20 million per project. For platforms and end-products, the maximum is €30 million per project.

How much of the investment does the EU cover?

The lump-sum grant covers up to 35% of eligible costs. The percentage can reach 50% if the project meets the conditions for the increased rate set out in the regulation and in the call document.

When is the deadline for submitting proposals?

The deadline is 16 February 2027. Submission is online, via the European Commission's Funding & Tenders portal, in a single stage.

How long can a project last?

Indicatively, 3–5 years. For the platforms and end-products topic, projects must be completed no later than 31 December 2033.

Official sources

• European Commission – EDIP: Forging Europe's Defence
• Funding & Tenders Portal – EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-KEC: Key electronic components
• Funding & Tenders Portal – EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-PE: Platforms and end-products
• Call document EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA (PDF)

Information checked on 3 October 2026. Conditions may be changed by the managing authority — check the guide in force before you submit.