Seeking Dual-Use Innovations: Apply Now for the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges!
August 20, 2026
Startups and SMEs with dual-use and defense technologies at TRL 4+ or higher can apply for the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges until September 6.
As the local organizer of this European Commission initiative, Bayern Innovativ will bring companies together with military users and technical experts at Erding Air Base from November 9 to 13.
Participants will test their solutions under realistic conditions, gain visibility within the European defense innovation ecosystem, and have the chance to win 120,000 euros in prize money.
Questions about the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges will be answered in an online information webinar on August 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register for the webinar now: https://tally.so/r/xXE6L5
Link to the application form: https://tally.so/r/44Db1B
More information about the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges:https://bravetecheu-deftechforges.eu/
