EU funded projects are changing fast—and the new Erasmus+ 2025 call could be your best shot at securing innovation funding.
This might be the most important episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles this year.
🔍 Why? Because we’re connecting the dots between:
the massive pivot in EU research funding,
the new Erasmus+ 2025 call for Centres of Vocational Excellence, and
the true secret to successful innovation funding: communication.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why dual-use innovation is becoming essential
We break down the EU’s shift toward defense-first logic and why “dual-use” is the keyword behind many winning proposals.
✅ How to decode the Erasmus+ 2025 CoVE call
If you're working on regional skills ecosystems or educational transformation, this is the call to watch. We review budget, eligibility, expected outcomes, and more.
✅ The #1 mistake most EU project proposals make
In our featured interview, Christopher Fox shares why innovation is a communication problem—and how to fix it before it costs you the project.
“The best ideas fail—not because they’re bad, but because people don’t know how to talk about them.”
— Christopher Fox
This one is part roadmap, part mindset reset.
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🎙️ Innovation Funding & Erasmus+ 2025: How to Win EU Projects Without Losing Your Vision
EU funded projects are shifting fast—if you're not adapting your innovation strategy, you're missing the wave.
This might be the most important episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles this year.
🔍 Why? Because we’re connecting the dots between:
the massive pivot in EU research funding,
the new Erasmus+ 2025 call for Centres of Vocational Excellence, and
the true secret to successful innovation funding: communication.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why dual-use innovation is becoming essential
We break down the EU’s shift toward defense-first logic and why “dual-use” is the keyword behind many winning proposals.
✅ How to decode the Erasmus+ 2025 CoVE call
If you're working on regional skills ecosystems or educational transformation, this is the call to watch. We review budget, eligibility, expected outcomes, and more.
✅ The #1 mistake most EU project proposals make
In our featured interview, Christopher Fox shares why innovation is a communication problem—and how to fix it before it costs you the project.
🧭 Want to Position Yourself Better for EU Funding?
This episode isn’t just insight. It’s a playbook.
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This week on Polis Doxa, I’m exploring the brutal shift many innovators haven’t seen coming.
Trump is back. Research funding is collapsing.
The EU is moving faster than ever toward defense-first strategy.
If your work isn’t considered “strategic” — dual-use, resilient, or defense-aligned —
you’re already falling behind.
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—Fernando
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Mentioned in the episode was a list of case studies of european companies pivoting or repositioning for military or dua-use application:
1. Einride (Sweden)
Originally focused on autonomous electric freight transport, Einride is now exploring military applications for its driverless technology. The company is in discussions with defense forces to utilize its autonomous systems for transporting military equipment to frontline areas. Financial Times
2. Rheinmetall (Germany)
Traditionally an automotive supplier, Rheinmetall has shifted focus towards defense manufacturing. The company has repurposed facilities and offered positions to workers from the automotive sector to produce ammunition and other military equipment, addressing the increased demand due to geopolitical tensions. Financial Times
3. Europlasma (France)
A former automotive supplier, Europlasma is transitioning to defense manufacturing by acquiring La Fonderie de Bretagne. The goal is to produce up to 3 million artillery shells annually, capitalizing on the growing defense needs of France and its allies. Financial Times
4. Luciad (Belgium)
Specializing in geospatial situational awareness tools, Luciad has expanded its offerings to serve defense and security markets. Its GIS solutions are now integral to military operations, providing real-time data visualization for strategic decision-making. Wikipedia
5. Rohde & Schwarz (Germany)
Known for its electronic test equipment, Rohde & Schwarz has developed the SOVERON family of software-defined radios for military tactical communication. These systems are designed for interoperability and secure communications in defense operations. Wikipedia
6. Thales Group (France)
Thales has integrated its expertise in electronics and aerospace to develop advanced defense systems, including the SPECTRA electronic warfare suite for fighter aircraft and various missile systems. The company continues to innovate in both civilian and military sectors. Wikipedia
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