EUDIS Matchmaking connects innovators with investors, corporates and defence end-users, to facilitate access to finance and develop partnerships.
The programme is open to entities from EU Member States, Norway and Ukraine. It aims at supporting defence innovators that are either already operating in the defence sector or developing civilian applications with defence use cases.
How does it work?
EUDIS Matchmaking offers a unique opportunity for innovators, investors, defence end-users and corporates to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation in the defence sector.
The initiative will feature a series of onsite events across the EU, as well as community building activities. Through tailored matchmaking opportunities, participants gain enhanced access to capital, accelerate their market entry and growth, and foster strategic partnerships.
EUDIS Matchmaking includes an online platform designed to foster a community of European stakeholders involved in defence innovation, providing a permanent networking tool for participants.
EUDIS Matchmaking will also support the implementation of the Defence Equity Facility, by providing a platform to connect investors having received support with innovative companies.
Rewards & Benefits
- Strengthen SMEs and small mid-caps’ networks and engagement with investors, corporates and end-users through EUDIS matchmaking events.
- Facilitate capacity building for investors by offering insights on the defence market and technologies, and exchange about best practices.
- Innovators receive tailored support and strategic guidance to prepare and refine theirpitch, identify networking opportunities, and maximise the impact of their participation in the programme.
What is the added value of EUDIS Matchmaking?
EUDIS Matchmaking facilitates better and faster access to follow-up financing and supply chains of large companies in the defence sector.
Matchmaking with investors is particularly relevant since the EUDIS does not provide for direct equity financing and relies on private investors, supported by the Defence Equity Facility.
Therefore, EUDIS Matchmaking will provide a platform that allows investors and innovative companies to identify each other, meet, exchange ideas and establish business relationships.
Other questions Visit the FAQ section on the EUDIS Matchmaking website