Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools

European Defence Fund topic EDF-EDIP-P-2026-2027-FNLC-SA-SEAP (call EDF-EDIP-P-2026-2027-FNLC-SA). Deadline 12 November 2026, 17:00 Brussels time; the call page lists every cut-off. Expected Impact: Supported SEAPs are expected to rent office space, recruit personnel and start and uphold operations for a duration of at least one year. Objective: This call aims to provide support for functioning of established SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools. Scope: Proposals shall aim to support established SEAPs in their initial operations for a duration of at least one year. Budget The Commission is considering a total budget of EUR 10 000 000 for the call for proposals. Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, European Commission (CC BY 4.0).