National · Poland · Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), under Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021–2027 (FENG), in cooperation with the Polish Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy
This BGK instrument supports Polish SMEs seeking to launch or expand production of dual-use products (goods, software and technologies with both civil and military applications listed in Annex I of EU Regulation 2021/821). The mechanism combines a commercial investment credit with a non-repayable premium (WPPZ) paid by BGK directly against the loan principal, covering up to 70% of eligible project costs. It is delivered under the FENG 2021–2027 programme, with the first call running from 29 October 2026 to 28 January 2027. Investments must be based on proprietary intellectual property such as R&D results, licences or patents, and are available to firms operating across Poland except Warsaw and adjacent counties.
Defence-tech and dual-use SMEs can access effectively non-repayable public co-financing of up to 70% of investment costs for scaling production, reducing the equity dilution that equity rounds would require. The PLN 400m call budget (with possible expansion) and a structured pipeline of further calls make this a major near-term funding opportunity for Polish and EU-based companies producing dual-use hardware or software. The instrument's alignment with EU Regulation 2021/821 also signals regulatory legitimacy and potential for downstream export support.
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.
Next deadline 6 Oct
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.