Euroclusters LEVIATAD: Second Call for Proposals - Supporting the innovation and internationalisation of EU SMEs in the defence sector

Level 1 Accelerator for Defence Sector (LEVIATAD) - Second Call for proposals "Supporting the innovation and internationalisation of European small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector". Objectives The present call is intended to support innovation and internationalization activities as well as twin transition (green and digital transition) of SMEs. Who can apply? Eligible recipients of the grant are SMEs, including start-up companies (operating as an enterprise for five years or less), which are registered before 01/01/2024 (January 1st, 2024). The proof of registration as an enterprise engaging in economic activity shall be provided (upon request) only by those applicants evaluated as potential grant recipients, before the signature of the grant agreement. The SME is an existing member of an international or national organization (cluster, platform, Chamber of Commerce, guild or similar) that promotes, among others, the naval, aero-naval and defence industry as well as its value chain. Applicants must not be considered an undertaking in difficulty and must not be under bankruptcy process or liquidation procedure. A SME must not have legal proceedings administered by a court, or entered into an arrangement with its creditors. An enterprise must not be the subject of proceedings concerning the abovementioned cases...