EU funding & joint programmes
Maximising industry opportunities through access to EU funding and joint programmes
ASD is dedicated to enhancing industry access to EU funding and collaborative initiatives across the aerospace, security, and defence sectors, encompassing critical programmes such as SESAR, Clean Aviation, and the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Improving industry access
ASD is committed to improving access to EU funding and collaborative initiatives in the aerospace, security, and defence sectors, focusing on critical programmes like SESAR, Clean Aviation, and the European Defence Fund.
Resources for innovation
By advocating for strategic EU investment in defence and climate-neutral aviation, ASD enhances resources for innovation through initiatives like the Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, and Public-Private Partnerships.
R&D opportunities
ASD ensures industry stakeholders can tap into collaborative research and development opportunities, accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies
"ASD was the common meeting place to share information and lessons learnt"
Valerie Guenon, Head of Products Environment Policies & Strategy, Safran Aircraft Engines, & Vice Chair of ASD's Environment Commission. "In the early 2000s, when the European Commission decided to create an aeronautics joint technology initiative, it turned to ASD. We worked closely for four years to prepare the largest ever European aviation research project and managing structure, which was called Clean Sky ... All the large ASD industry worked intensely to establish the technical programme, but also the legal, financial and organisation settings. We also helped the European Commission to convince the Member States and Parliament representatives ... SESAR was created at the same time as Clean Sky. ASD was the common meeting place to share information and lessons learnt in creating Clean Sky and SESAR."
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ASD and CANSO call for increased funding for SESARASD and CANSO Europe have jointly called for greater funding for the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research programme (SESAR). SESAR is the technological backbone of the Single European Sky initiative, aimed at enhancing ATM performance...
ASD joins 110 organisations calling for ambitious EU programme for research & innovationToday, ASD has joined 110 European associations representing key RD&I stakeholders in a unified call urging the EU Institutions to significantly increase the current budget in view of European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10...
ASD statement on European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP)Today, the European Commission presented the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP).
ASD presents policy recommendations for EU political cycle 2024–2029The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has released its Policy Recommendations for the forthcoming European Parliament and Commission mandate spanning from 2024 to 2029.- FP10 and the strategic operating environment of European Civil AviationThe key takeaways from ASD's Position Paper on FP10 and the strategic operating environment of European Civil Aviation highlight the sector's vital role in Europe’s mobility and economy while underscoring the pressing need for targeted EU support to address climate and digital transitions. Download the full ASD Position Paper to explore the proposed strategic framework and funding recommendations for advancing Europe’s aviation sector.
Stories
Stories showcasing the experiences of innovative companies in the aerospace and defence sectors Stories
S-Series specifications enhance support for Italy's U212 NFS submarineThe implementation of S1000D and S-Series specifications in the U212 NFS submarine programme and the benefits for in-service support and lifecycle management.
DefSecIntel's new frontiers with the EDFEstonia's DefSecIntel exemplifies the adaptability and innovation needed to meet Europe’s defence challenges through collaboration, speed, and resilience.
Cranfield Aerospace: innovation, SMEs and the path to net-zero aviationCranfield Aerospace Solutions aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, navigating the complexities of certification and funding to advance green aviation technology
Navigating Europe’s defence landscape: SKA Polska’s journey with the EDFSKA Polska, founded in 2003, evolved from optics and simulations to cutting-edge defence solutions through key collaborations, including with ASD
