On 14 January 2026, the EDF Info Day Austria 2026 took place in Vienna at the Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO). Organized by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence (Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung – BMLV), this key event focused on the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2026 Call, featuring vital matchmaking sessions for potential participants looking to build strong transnational consortia.

The event proved highly relevant for BEIA’s ongoing defense-related initiatives, particularly the ADVISOR project focusing on autonomous vehicles and surveillance since October 2024, as well as upcoming defense and security research frameworks. Engaging in these international defense cooperation platforms allows BEIA to align its innovative R&D capabilities with European security needs and foster strategic partnerships.

Events like the EDF Info Day are essential catalysts for cutting-edge defense innovation — they connect research organizations with industrial players and institutional stakeholders to build a safer, more resilient Europe. We look forward to following the collaborative opportunities emerging from these matchmaking sessions.

📅 14 January 2026 | Vienna, Austria, Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO)