EIC, Defence & Equity

European Innovation Council, STEP, European Defence Fund and EU equity instruments.

EU and Bpifrance plan €150 million guarantee for Ukraine partnerships

3 November 2026 · Source: European Commission – Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

The arrangement under the Ukraine Investment Framework targets French–Ukrainian industrial ties in defence and dual-use technology.

30 October 2026 · Source: European Commission – Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

The proposal covers 2027 under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The Council still has to adopt it before disbursements start.

29 October 2026 · Source: European Innovation Council

The EIC STEP Scale Up Defence call offered direct equity of up to €30 million per company; results are expected in early 2027.