EUDIS Matchmaking brings together defence innovators, investors and other key defence stakeholders, to improve access to finance, accelerate growth, and provide market insights.
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, and other key defence stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation and growth in the defence sector.
The initiative features a series of onsite events across the EU, as well as online capacity-building activities. Through tailored matchmaking opportunities, EUDIS Matchmaking helps participants secure access to capital, accelerate their market entry and growth, and foster form 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 supported under the Facility with innovative companies.
Rewards & Benefits
- Strengthen the networks of SMEs and small mid-caps and their engagement with investors and other relevant defence stakeholders, such as corporates and end-users, through onsite matchmaking events.
- Offer online capacity-building sessions that provide insights into market trends, funding opportunities, policy updates and technological advancements in defence.
- Give innovators tailored support and strategic guidance to prepare and refine their pitch, identify networking opportunities and maximise the impact of their participation in the programme.
- Give investors access to a curated pipeline of innovative companies to improve their deal flow.
What is the added value of EUDIS Matchmaking?
EUDIS Matchmaking puts defence innovators in front of the investors who can fund their growth, helping them raise capital faster.
EUDIS does not provide direct equity financing. It relies on private investors backed by the Defence Equity Facility, which is why matchmaking matters: it gives investors and innovators a place to find each other, meet, exchange ideas and build relationships. For investors, it means access to a curated pipeline of innovative companies and better deal flow.
Alongside this, online capacity-building sessions cover market trends, funding opportunities, policy updates and the latest developments in defence technology.
Other questions Visit the FAQ section on the EUDIS Matchmaking website