We would like to invite you to join the EDF Partner Pool 2026, an enhanced and expanded platform to support consortium building for the upcoming European Defence Fund (EDF) calls.
The EDF Partner Pool 2026 is a virtual marketplace powered by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), designed to facilitate continuous matchmaking, networking, and training.
Building on last year’s experience, this updated format offers improved functionalities and a broader community of pre-validated organisations to help you identify partners, promote your ideas, and advance your participation in the EDF 2026 calls.
The EDF 2026 Work Programme includes 31 topics with an approximate budget of €1 billion for collaborative R&D, including opportunities for SMEs and new entrants to the defence value chain.
On the platform you can:
• Search and connect with validated organisations (industry, SMEs, research centres, clusters)
• Publish your project ideas, products, or services in the marketplace
• Arrange bilateral online meetings at any time
• Access a continuous agenda of webinars, training sessions, and pitching events
The platform will remain active until 31 December 2026, allowing for long-term engagement and partner search beyond individual events.
Participation is subject to a validation process in line with EDF eligibility criteria and platform rules. Publishing at least one marketplace opportunity and using a business email address are mandatory.
We encourage you to take advantage of this improved format and continue building on your previous engagement.
To register, please follow this link: https://b2match.com/e/edf-
