FWO SBO Call – Security & Defence 2026

Regional · Deadline Sep 25, 2026

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Summary

Closed to new applicants: the mandatory pre-registration via the host institution closed on 11 September 2026; institutions submit the final proposal by 25 September 2026. Thematic SBO channel for strategic basic research with security and defence applications, bottom-up within the VISD roadmaps. Consortium required, 100% funding, call budget €4.5 million; indicative project size approx. €1.7 million.

Key facts

Level
Regional
Region
Vlaanderen
Sectors
Defence · Digital/ICT · Cross-sector
Budget
€ 4,5 mln oproepbudget (incl. overhead); richtbudget ca. € 1,7 mln per project; 100% steun
Opens
Deadline
Status
Closed

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