National · France · Ministère des Armées (Agence de l'Innovation de Défense), managed by Bpifrance
Launched in 2021 at the initiative of the AID and managed by Bpifrance, the Fonds Innovation Défense takes equity stakes in companies whose dual civil-military technologies matter to defence systems.
State-backed equity that signals defence-customer interest without a grant process, covering the seed-to-growth range where French dual-use startups typically struggle to raise. Complementary to RAPID grants.
Danish Ministry of Defence / Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI/DALO)
The single largest pot of near-term Danish defence procurement money, with an explicit invitation for industry to propose what to buy. Speed to fielding is the main selection criterion.
German Federal Government (BMVg and BMI)
One of very few German vehicles paying companies directly for security and defence-relevant research, with multi-million-euro phased contracts. Procurement-law process means longer lead times; watch the partnering events.
Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), Polish state development agency
A flexible state lender willing to bank defence-industry companies that commercial banks often avoid, useful for contract financing and liquidity in scaling defence production. No fixed calls: financing is negotiated case by case.