Record Interest for EUDIS Business Accelerator Cohort 3

The EUDIS Business Accelerator has received a record 499 applications for Cohort 3, highlighting the strong interest of European start-ups and scale-ups developing defence and dual-use technologies.

This response reflects the growing enthusiasm among innovators to engage with the programme and contribute to a stronger, more competitive European defence ecosystem.

Evaluation Underway and Cohort Announcement

The evaluation process for the applications is now underway. The Top 20 companies selected to join Cohort 3, which begins in September 2026, will be announced in early July.

The strong response confirms the programme’s status as a key driver of innovation in Europe’s defence and dual-use sector.

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