15 Apr 2026
EIC seeks experts in defence technologies
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is seeking defence technology experts to help guide strategic investment decisions in Europe’s innovation landscape. Selected specialists will support the assessment of companies applying for direct equity investments to scale up disruptive defence innovations.
The EIC is particularly looking for expertise in the following critical defence domains:
- Air and missile defence
- Artillery and precision strikes
- Missiles and ammunition
- Drones and counter-drones
- Strategic enablers
- Cyber, AI, electronic warfare
- Military mobility
- Ground combat
- Maritime
- Air combat
- Medical and countermeasures.
Experts will serve on evaluation panels that review investment proposals on a short-term assignment basis. In some cases, they may be invited to take part in on-site evaluations in Brussels.
Selection will be based primarily on professional expertise, while also taking into account broader considerations such as gender balance and rotation among experts. Those appointed will receive appropriate remuneration for their work.
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