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EUDIS coaching services - In a nutshell

What is it?

To help SMEs boost their growth in the defence sector, the EU launched exclusive business coaching services for selected SME beneficiaries of the European Defence Fund (EDF). The services were created as part of the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), a set of instruments in the EDF to increase defence competitiveness and innovation.

Please note that applications for the EUDIS coaching services are currently closed. Stay tuned for updates on future opportunities to participate in the programme.

Beneficiaries may receive up to 15 days of business coaching provided by defence industry experts. The service is fully EU-funded, thus participation is free of charge for eligible SMEs. The coaching is provided on a one-to-one basis, and will be tailored to each company’s needs, maturity, and experience in the sector.

Topics covered via the coaching services include commercialisation, corporate strategy, defence procurement and strategic partnerships, investment readiness and access to finance, scaling up and internationalisation, improving operations and execution capacity, sales and marketing, or legal and regulatory advice. For more information on the assistance packages, please click HERE.

Who is eligible to apply?

The EUDIS coaching services are designed to support start-ups and SMEs selected as beneficiaries of the European Defence Fund (EDF).

Please note that applications are currently closed. Information on eligibility criteria and future application opportunities will be communicated in due course.

For more information or any questions, please reach out to contact@eudis-coaching.eu.

Who is eligible to apply?

The EUDIS coaching services are designed to support start-ups and SMEs selected as beneficiaries of the European Defence Fund (EDF).

Please note that applications are currently closed. Information on eligibility criteria and future application opportunities will be communicated in due course.

For more information or any questions, please reach out to contact@eudis-coaching.eu.

How to become a coach?

For coaches, becoming a member of the EUDIS coaching community is a great way to expand your network, gain visibility, and connect with innovative start-ups and SMEs in the defence and aerospace sector. 

Please note that applications to join the EUDIS coaching community are currently closed. Stay tuned for updates on future opportunities to become an EUDIS coach.

To be eligible to provide coaching services, coach candidates must:

  • Be nationals as well as residents of the EU or Norway for at least 5 years
  • Commit to a minimum availability of 20 coaching days per year
  • Provide a Personal Security Clearance or an absence of a criminal record
  • Apply in their personal capacity

Additionally, the following elements are taken into consideration for the assessment and selection of coaches: 

  • Experience in business coaching for start-ups and SMEs
  • Experience in defence technology, defence industry and/or procurement of defence products in the EU
  • Experience in the sectors covered by the EDF
  • English proficiency and additional languages skills
  • Experience in the areas covered by the proposed assistance packages

For more information, please reach out to coach@eudis-coaching.eu

How to become a coach?

For coaches, becoming a member of the EUDIS coaching community is a great way to expand your network, gain visibility, and connect with innovative start-ups and SMEs in the defence and aerospace sector. 

Please note that applications to join the EUDIS coaching community are currently closed. Stay tuned for updates on future opportunities to become an EUDIS coach.

To be eligible to provide coaching services, coach candidates must:

  • Be nationals as well as residents of the EU or Norway for at least 5 years
  • Commit to a minimum availability of 20 coaching days per year
  • Provide a Personal Security Clearance or an absence of a criminal record
  • Apply in their personal capacity

Additionally, the following elements are taken into consideration for the assessment and selection of coaches: 

  • Experience in business coaching for start-ups and SMEs
  • Experience in defence technology, defence industry and/or procurement of defence products in the EU
  • Experience in the sectors covered by the EDF
  • English proficiency and additional languages skills
  • Experience in the areas covered by the proposed assistance packages

For more information, please reach out to coach@eudis-coaching.eu