EUDIS Business Accelerator: Call for Applications for Cohort 2 Sets a New Record
The call for applications for the second cohort of the EUDIS Business Accelerator has set a new milestone, confirming the programme’s growing impact across the European defence innovation ecosystem. As consortium leader, Starburst is proud to bring together leading ecosystem partners to deliver the European Commission’s flagship defence acceleration programme under the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS).
Strong Momentum Across Europe
The numbers speak for themselves:
- 450+ applications received
- 27 European countries represented
- Strong engagement across key defence capability priorities, including autonomous systems, resilient infrastructure, and decision superiority
This record-breaking response reflects both the dynamism of Europe’s defence innovation landscape and the increasing attractiveness of structured, mission-driven acceleration programmes at EU level.
Structuring Innovation at European Scale
The EUDIS Business Accelerator is designed to do more than support startups, it aims to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by:
- Identifying high-potential dual-use and defence innovators
- Providing tailored mentoring and strategic guidance
- Connecting companies with institutional, industrial, and investment stakeholders
- Accelerating market readiness and operational relevance
Delivering impact at European scale requires strong coordination, operational excellence, and deep ecosystem engagement. Together with our consortium partners, IGNITY, Civitta, and VTT, we are committed to turning strategic ambition into concrete execution.
Cohort 2 marks another step forward in building a more resilient, competitive, and sovereign European defence innovation ecosystem.
