Cascade funding

Overview

MaJoR is set to utilise the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) mechanism to augment the platforms development and strengthen the European industrial network. It offers the opportunity to showcase the added value of their innovative specialised products, technologies, or processes in the European defence stage,  across the three domains.

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To facilitate this process, two open calls will be launched during the project.

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MaJoR support programme to SMEs relies on experts (engagement thoughout the process)

Are you an expert in the field of:

Repair technologies?
Coaching and business development?

Featured opportunities

cascade funding

Open Call 1 under the MaJoR project

We are looking for around 30 innovators (legal entities) to act as Technology/Solution Providers and address our 5 topics answering MaJoR  Innovation Challenges across the 3 domains. Successful applicants will receive up to €60,000 in funding and participate in a six-month support programme.

1. Hybrid Structures for Defence Platforms: Multi-Material Design, Joining & Reversible Interfaces

2. Innovative Joining Technologies & Processes for Multi-Material Defence Structures

3. SHM, HUMS & Embedded Sensor Architectures for Next-Generation Defence Platforms

4. NDT for Bonded Joints – Maintenance, Repair, Bonding Initial Design & Diagnostics for Hybrid and Composite Structures

5. Digitalisation, AI & Decision Support Tools for Structural Assessment and Defence Maintenance

Opens on January 28, 2026 – Apply before 25/03/2026 at 12:00 CET