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Online Info Session: EIC Dual Use & Defence

  • Info days

Join this EIC info session to learn about the upcoming amendment to the EIC Work Programme 2026, which expands funding opportunities in the dual use and defence domains. The amended programme opens the EIC Accelerator to innovation activities with dual use applications and introduces a dedicated STEP Scale Up call for defence technologies.

During the session, participants will gain insights into the new eligibility conditions, application and evaluation processes, key timelines, and practical aspects of the calls. Register to discover what these changes mean for applicants and how to make the most of the new opportunities.

Register here

Book your seat, 6 days left to register, registration will end on Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:30 (CEST)

  • defence industry
  • Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 (CEST)

Programme

  1. 24 Jun 2026, 10:00 - 10:05 (CEST)
    Welcome & introduction

    Moderator: Marco Grancagnolo, Head of Sector EIC Accelerator

  2. 10:05 - 10:20 (CEST)
    Policy context

    Keith Sequeira, Head of EIC Unit, DG RTD - European Commission

  3. 10:20 - 10:30 (CEST)
    EIC Accelerator call: dual use implementation

    Susana Getman, Team Leader- EIC Accelerator Evaluation Team

  4. 10:30 - 10:45 (CEST)
    STEP Scale Up call: dual use implementation

    Catalin Ticheru, Project Adviser, EIC Accelerator

  5. 10:45 - 11:00 (CEST)
    New STEP Scale Up Defence call

    Maria Romero, Project Officer , EIC Accelerator 

  6. 11:30 - 11:55 (CEST)
    Q&A

    via Slido

  7. 11:55 - 12:00 (CEST)
    Closing remarks

    Marco Grancagnolo, Head of Sector EIC Accelerator

Practical information

When
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
Languages
English