SMEs Invited to Participate in the European Drone Innovation Programme

Published: 29.01.2026.Enterprise Europe Network Latvia (EEN)

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We invite SMEs to take part in the European Drone Innovation Programme (ECDI). The first application deadline is 16 March at 17:00 (CET).

The European Drone Innovation Clusters (ECDI) project strengthens the European drone innovation ecosystem by promoting collaboration, exchange of experience, and support for innovation and technological development. The Drone Innovation Programme, implemented within this project, is aimed at European manufacturing SMEs operating in the drone sector. The goal of the programme is to support SMEs developing innovative civil and dual-use drone technologies, strengthening their innovation strategies.

Selected SMEs will receive:

personalised support,
financial support of up to €50,000,
access to a European ecosystem of experts and specialised partners.

There are two application deadlines:

First deadline: 16 March, 17:00 CET
Second deadline: 15 June, 17:00 CET