Consortium and third country controls
A Consortium in the EDF consists of at least three entities from three different EDF member states (EU member states and Norway). Exception: Calls for tenders on disruptive technologies, where only two entities/member states are required.
In general, entities are only eligible to participate in the EDF if they are located in an EU member state or Norway and if no third country control exercises over the entity. Companies located in third countries are also not allowed to exercise any control over the participating entity.
Co-financing and declarations of support
For Development projects (“Development Actions”) becomes one Co-financing and a declaration of intent (“Letter of Intent”) needed. These points are handled by the Federal Ministry of Defense (BMLV).
Research projects do not require co-financing or a declaration of intent. Due to changes in the way the EDF is run, no declaration of support will be issued for research projects (“Letters of Support”) more required or issued.
After examining the project outline, the BMLV can issue a non-binding letter of recommendation (“Letter of Endorsement”), which can be used for the formation of a consortium.
Please contact us with a request for a letter of endorsement and a completed project outline edf@bmlv. gv. at . For the letter of endorsement, explain to your company whether there is already a collaboration with the BMLV in the area of R&D projects, and what specific contribution your company will or could make in the project. Make explicit reference to the call topic description and explain how your contribution addresses the requirements defined there.
Further details on these requirements can be found in our FAQ page "The European Defense Fund – answers to your questions".