A €115 million funding tool designed to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed.
2027 Budget
€115M
Fast-Track
4-month target time-to-grant to meet urgent battlefield needs.
Disruptive
Focus on AI, Quantum, Drones, and Space-based capabilities.
SME Centric
Tailored for Start-ups and "New Defence" innovators.
Programme Specifications
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€1-5M Funding per individual project.
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100% Financing of all eligible project costs.
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Retroactive expenses covered up to 3 months.
Budget Source Breakdown
The Roadmap to Readiness
March 2026
Proposal Presented
Commission establishes AGILE as a pilot instrument.
Late 2026
Legislative Adoption
Regulation adopted by EU Parliament & Council.
Early 2027
First Calls for Proposals
Opening of application window for innovators.
"Russia's war against Ukraine has shown that success depends on short innovation cycles... AGILE is designed for the 'New Defence' players."