Find the right funding for your Aerospace and Defence project
Discover the European funding landscape for aerospace and defence innovation and learn which programmes best match your technology, maturity level and strategic ambitions
Europe is investing heavily in aerospace and defence innovation, but identifying the right funding opportunities can be challenging.
This guide provides an overview of the main European funding instruments supporting innovation across the entire project lifecycle, from early research to industrial deployment.
What will you discover?
Explore the European funding landscape for aerospace and defence innovation and identify the programmes best suited to your project.
Key European funding programmes
Understand the role of Horizon Europe, EDF, ESA, EIC Accelerator, Innovation Fund and other major funding instruments.
Funding by TRL
See how different funding schemes align with Technology Readiness Levels, from research to industrial deployment.
Strategic funding insights
Learn how public funding supports competitiveness, industrial transformation and innovation across the A&D sector.
From strategy to deployment
Discover how funding can bridge the gap between innovation, industrialisation and market uptake.