Webinar 
Joint Call Defence 2026

Information session: 09.07.2026, 09:30 - 10:30
Q&A session: 05.10.2026, 11:00 - 12:00

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About the Joint Call

09.07.2026 | Information session
05.10.2026 | Q&A session

Language: English 
Free participation  
Open to all interested stakeholders 
Looking to fund your defence R&D project? Join us and discover Luxembourg’s opportunities!

The Directorate of Defence, the Ministry of the Economy, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and Luxinnovation are joining forces to support innovative projects in the defence sector. With a total budget of €13.3 million, the Joint Call Defence 2026 aims to fund collaborative R&D projects carried out by consortia comprising at least one Luxembourgish company and one Luxembourgish research organisation.

This information session will provide:
• An overview of the Joint Call Defence 2026 objectives 
• Details on eligibility, funding, and technological readiness levels
• Insights into the application process and timeline 
• An opportunity to ask your questions during a live Q&A session 

Whether you are from a company, or research centre, this webinar is your starting point. 

Priority domains include, but are not limited to: Space | Artificial Intelligence | Cyber | Circularity | Materials | Autonomous Systems 

Important dates:
• Call opening: 15 September 2026 at 09:00
• Q&A webinar: 5 October 2026 at 11:00
• Deadline for applications: 11 December 2026 at 11:00

Webinar Sessions

Jul 9, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

Webinar – Joint Call Defence 2026: Information Session

Alexander Link
Directorate of Defence
Manager for RDI, industry development and economic return
Maximilian Przybyl
Ministry of the Economy
State Aid Analyst
Richard Nakath
Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)
Programme Manager
Rebecca Damotte
Luxinnovation
Defence Innovation & Technology Advisor
Laurie Ensch
Luxinnovation
Advisor - National Funding
Oct 5, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online

Webinar – Joint Call Defence 2026: Q&A Session

Alexander Link
Directorate of Defence
Manager for RDI, industry development and economic return
Richard Nakath
Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)
Programme Manager
Rebecca Damotte
Luxinnovation
Defence Innovation & Technology Advisor
Laurie Ensch
Luxinnovation
Advisor - National Funding

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