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technological challenge implemented via lump sum grants  \nVersion 1.1  \n09 September 2026  \n\n| HISTORY OF CHANGES |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Version | Publication\u003Cbr>Date | Change | Page |\n| 1.0 | 11.02.2026 | − Initial version . |  |\n| 1.1 | 08.09.2026 | − Information on EUSurvey for collecting the file passwordsand alternative encryption added | 38 |\n|  |  | − |  |\n|  |  | − |  |\n\nEUROPEAN COMMISSION  \nDirectorate-General for Defence Industry and Space  \nDEFIS.A – Defence Industry  \nCALL FOR PROPOSALS  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \n0. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5  \n1. Background ............................................................................................................................... 7  \nSTEP ....................................................................................................................................... 8  \nBusiness coaching..................................................................................................................... 8  \nFinancial support to third parties ................................................................................................ 8  \n2. Type of action and funding rate — Objectives — Scope and types of activities — Functional requirements — Expected impact — Specific topic conditions ...................................................... 8  \nType of action and funding rate .................................................................................................. 8  \n2.1. 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