The European Cluster for Drone Innovation (ECDI)‘s Dual-Use Drones Innovative Programme is currently looking for drone manufacturing SMEs that want to take their products and technologies to the next level.
What makes this programme interesting is that it combines funding with practical support:
💶 Up to €35,000 in equity-free funding for selected SMEs.
👥 Dedicated mentorship from drone and innovation experts.
🛠 Support for technology development, validation, certification, regulatory compliance, and business growth.
📚 Training and upskilling opportunities.
🌍 Support for internationalisation and market expansion.
🤝 Access to the growing Innovation Drone Alliance (IDA) network.
📅 Application deadline: 30 September 2026.
For drone SMEs working in the dual-use domain, this may be worth a closer look before the summer turns into autumn.
More info here: https://ecdi-euroclusters.eu/opencalls/,2.html