AI-based tactical situational awareness using swarms of small robots and drones – organisation of a technological challenge
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Funding agency: European Defence Fund
Call: EDF-2026-LS-RA-CHALLENGE
Type of action: EDF-LS EDF Lump Sum Grants | Deadline model: single-stage | Planned opening: 11/02/2026 | Model Grant Agreement: EDF Lump Sum Grant
This call is for research actions in the form of a technological challenge implemented via lump sum grants. The call aims to support the organisation of a technological challenge that will bring together industry, academia, and government to develop AI-based tactical situational awareness using swarms of small robots and drones.
Budget total: — EUR | Budget per project: — EUR
Deadline: 29/09/2026 (64 days left) | Duration: — months | Funding intensity: —% | Type: research
Eligibility: entity types: Research and development organisation; countries: —
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| European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies | 0% | Rule filter |
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