Funding for SMEs offering naval defence solutions
The LEVIATAD project brings together 6 organisations from 4 countries to create a first real euro cluster in the field of naval defence. Within the project, a subsidy program has been developed to financially support SMEs for the development of activities in the field of marine defense.
This call for proposals will be open from 3 July 2023 until 4 September 2023 (17.00 CET). The funding programme will give SMEs a boost to develop innovative projects and to establish international partnerships on marine defence with SMEs in the other participating countries.
Relevant topics
Following the activities carried out during the implementation phase of the project, such as the mapping of the ecosystems, reporting on SMEs needs and opportunities, LEVIATAD has identified specific investment priorities:
- autonomous ships and drones
- communication, cybersecurity and electronic warfare
- on-board equipment: development, performance improvement
- predictive maintenance
- weapon systems improvement
- decarbonization of ships
Requirements
The project must clearly describe the objectives and the defined investment priority of the call to which it contributes, and fill the Application form with relevant information. Each project can address one or both objectives. In the latter case, applicants must undertake activities that will enable the submitted project to remain within the indicated funding limits.
The application form shall indicate the project activities and must deliver a clear costs breakdown. The applicant can design its project with as many activities it needs up to the maximum amount of €20.000, taking into consideration the financial thresholds and project activity timespan listed below. The details concerning each project activity can be read in the extended document of the call.
Selection
The LEVIATAD call for proposals has a total budget of €1,013,071.52, with a maximum grant amount of €20,000 per project.
Up to 50 project proposals will be selected, with at least 40 project applications coming from LEVIATAD countries.
How to apply?
Interested in submitting your proposal? Visit the project’s official web page and download the appropriate documentation.
Only proposals submitted to the official email address that contain all the mandatory documents and are filed within the deadline will be accepted.
The following documents are mandatory:
LEVIATAD’s call for proposals is open from 3 July 2023 until 4 September 2023 at 17:00 CET.
More information can also be found through the Funding and Tenders portal of the European Commission and on the European Cluster Collaboration Platform.
About LEVIATAD
The project LEVIATAD, which stands for “Level 1 Accelerator for Defence Sector”; aims at creating the 1st Eurocluster of excellence on naval defence. The activities carried out within LEVIATAD will enhance the European position in the value chain of naval and aero-naval defence sector, support resilience by fostering innovation processes, and help SMEs in joining forces and better cooperate with both major public and private groups in European and international markets.
Extra information
The LEVIATAD project set up a cocreation session on 29 June 2023 to enable SMEs with an interest in marine defense to meet each other virtually. During this session, SMEs from different countries gathered around a (virtual) table to brainstorm about innovative projects and explore possible collaborations. Missed it? Check the presentations below.
