Search for Ukrainian partners for a European Defence Fund call
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Marked as an EDF partner search, not a grant; initiator and topic clarified
Summary
A partner search for a consortium, not a grant for organisations. Greek company Building Solid Success is looking for Ukrainian high-tech companies, startups and R&D centres for a European Defence Fund proposal under topic EDF-2026-LS-DIS-NT.
About the call
On 27 May 2026 the Horizon Europe National Contact Point in Ukraine shared a request from the Greek company Building Solid Success, which is building a consortium for European Defence Fund topic EDF-2026-LS-DIS-NT, non-thematic actions targeting disruptive defence technologies.
It seeks Ukrainian high-tech companies, startups and R&D centres, especially in robotics: developers of quadruped robotic platforms, specialists in autonomous control and AI for ground systems, and companies with defence technology expertise. The publication does not state the call deadline; project details are shared on request.
Who can apply
- High-tech companies and startups
- R&D centres
- Developers of robotics, autonomous systems and defence AI
Who cannot apply
- NGOs without defence technology expertise
How to apply
- 1Email the contact person Dimosthenis Giannikos at dgiannikos@bssplus.gr
- 2Request project details and consortium terms
Questions and answers
- Is this a grant for Ukrainian organisations?
- No. It is a partner search for a consortium preparing a European Defence Fund proposal; project details are shared on request.
- Which Ukrainian partners is Building Solid Success looking for?
- Mainly in robotics: developers of quadruped robotic platforms, specialists in autonomous control and AI for ground systems, and companies with defence technology expertise.
Change history
- Updated: Marked as an EDF partner search, not a grant; initiator and topic clarified
Donor contacts
Email: dgiannikos@bssplus.gr
