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European Parliament approves AGILE defense innovation program
The European Parliament has approved the creation of the AGILE (Agile and Rapid Defense Innovation) program, a new initiative valued at 115 million euros. The program is designed to provide rapid and targeted financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including startups and scale-ups, that are developing emerging and disruptive defense technologies.
A key feature of AGILE is the acceleration of the grant allocation process, which is expected to be reduced to four months. The program also aims to bridge the gap between development and operational deployment by offering support for the testing and certification of new technologies. Additionally, it will facilitate connections between SMEs and major defense contractors through specialized networking activities.
Member states will have the opportunity to help define technological challenges to ensure that developed products meet specific security needs. The program also includes provisions for adapting civilian technologies for military use. Following formal approval by the Council, the program is expected to launch at the beginning of 2027.
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AGILE · Borys Budka · European Council · European Parliament · European Union · Ivars Ijabs · Tonino Picula
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The grant allocation process will be accelerated to four months. zpravy.kurzy.cz · dziennik-polityczny.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program is intended to facilitate connections between SMEs and major defense contractors. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · dziennik-polityczny.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The AGILE program is valued at 115 million euros. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · dziennik-polityczny.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program includes support for testing and certification of developed technologies. zpravy.kurzy.cz · dziennik-polityczny.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program aims to provide rapid financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and scale-ups. zpravy.kurzy.cz · dziennik-polityczny.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program will support the adaptation of civilian technologies for defense purposes. zpravy.kurzy.cz · dziennik-polityczny.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The European Parliament approved the AGILE defense innovation program. zpravy.kurzy.cz · dziennik-polityczny.com · plus.rozhlas.cz · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The program is expected to launch at the beginning of 2027 following formal Council approval. dziennik-polityczny.com