The European Cluster for Drone Innovation (ECDI) is pleased to invite SMEs to apply for the second cut-off of its Open Call, The Civil Drones Innovative Programme, offering a benefit from targeted support for innovation and growth.
Who can apply?
The Open Call is addressed to innovative SMEs and start-ups developing drone-related technologies and solutions, particularly those:
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Guide for Applicants, including requirements related to SME status, geographical eligibility and technological maturity.
What does the Programme offer?
Selected SMEs will benefit from a comprehensive support package combining financial support and tailored services, including:
Application deadline: 15th of June 2026, at 17.00pm CET
Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals well in advance of the deadline.
How to apply?
All application details, including eligibility criteria, required documents and submission guidelines, are available on the ECDI website.
We strongly encourage interested SMEs and start-ups to carefully review the documentation and submit their application within the deadline.
This project has received funding from the European Union's Single Market Programme (call: SMP-COSME-2024-CLUSTER-01) under Grant Agreement no. 101236201.
This project is implemented under the Euroclusters programme and complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR). Any personal data collected within the framework of the project are processed solely for the purposes of project implementation, communication, dissemination activities and reporting to the European Commission. The project coordinator acts as the data controller. Personal data are processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and are protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures. Personal data will not be shared with third parties outside the project consortium, unless required by law or by the funding authority. Data subjects have the right to access, rectify or erase their personal data in accordance with GDPR.
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