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European Defence Fund Poland - Netherlands 2026

25 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

Welcome to Polish-Netherlands EDF matchmaking 2026!

About
The European Defence Fund (EDF) aims to stimulate and support common and cross-border research and development in the field of defence. In support of the EDF and European cooperation, the Polish Ministry of Defence, the Polish Armament Group (PGZ) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) are organizing an EDF matchmaking event, together with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). This innovation mission will take place in Warsaw between the 25th and 27th of February.

The aim of this innovation mission is to improve the cooperation between industry and research organisations of these two countries in relation to the EDF and beyond. To ensure relevant matchmakings and an interesting programme for the participants, the matchmaking has a focus on specific topics.

Which theme's will be addressed at the event?

The mission will focus on the following two themes:

1.    Ground domain (C-UAS & Loitering munition)

2.    Space (Satellites)

The following cross-cutting theme is of particular interest:

  • Sensors

Attending the event

Who can participate?
The matchmaking is open to all entities eligible to participate in the European Defence Fund who would like to discover the opportunities to collaborate (further) between Polish and Dutch partners on the selected themes in relation to the EDF.

Why participate
This event will offer you a chance to find, connect and possibly find future collaborations with relevant Polish and Dutch partners on the themes of interest. During the program, there will be a reception, relevant presentations, SME pitches, time for matchmaking and further networking opportunities.

Registration
If you are interested to join you can register on this B2Match platform using the registration button. The deadline for registration is the 14th of January 2026.

Registration does not guarantee participation. Following an initial registration and after the deadline you will receive a confirmation when your registration has been accepted. Final participation depends on available places and on relevance of the company in relation to the topics and programme. Depending on the total number of participating companies, a maximum of 1 person per company can participate.

The matchmaking event does not include travel and accommodation costs (hotels and flights/train tickets) and all individual costs, such as lunches and dinners outside the program.

Fee for Dutch participants only
The cost of participation in the innovation mission is €250 per person, excluding VAT. This includes:
- participation in the collective programme
- lunch and dinners as specified in the programme

Participation does not include:
- travel and accommodation costs
- all individual costs

For more details, please check the contact page or send an email to: innovatiemissies@rvo.nl

Organisation

RVO pagina
CMP website
Enterprise Europe Network