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Announcements, results and analysis from EBS Consulting.
From Defence to Innovation: Alexandros Kapetanakis in Business Magazine UAE
In a new interview, the Founder and CEO of EBS Consulting talks about the company’s journey and what it takes for a company to enter the defence market.
EUDIS Business Accelerator Opens Applications for Its Spring 2027 Cohort
The EU's defence accelerator will select 20 start-ups and scale-ups from the EU and Norway, each with a €120,000 voucher. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
Record 612 Proposals Under the European Defence Fund 2026 Calls
The EDF 2026 calls drew a record 612 proposals for €1.006 billion, 49% more than last year. Results are expected by March 2027.
EBS Consulting and ClearPath Defence Advisory Announce Strategic Partnership
A strategic partnership with ClearPath Defence Advisory, founded by Nikolaos Mengos, who brings more than 35 years of experience in the defence sector.
EBS Consulting Joins SEKPY
EBS Consulting is now an official member of the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY).
Alexandros Kapetanakis Named Among Entrepreneur Mirror’s “Top 10 Inspiring Leaders Transforming Industries”
An international recognition for the Founder & CEO of EBS Consulting.
The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP): From Policy Ambition to Industrial Reality
EDIP moves the EU beyond research and into manufacturing scale-up, industrial reinforcement and common procurement.
European Defence Fund (EDF) – Work Programme 2026 Officially Adopted
The EDF Work Programme 2026 allocates €1.006 billion to defence research and capability development.
Greece–Netherlands Defence Naval Systems Industry Day
Raymetrics, represented by EBS Consulting, took part in the Greece–Netherlands Defence Naval Systems Industry Day in Athens.
11th Energy & Environment CapTech Meeting of the European Defence Agency
Raymetrics, represented by EBS Consulting, took part in the EDA CapTech on Energy & Environment in Athens.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition 2025
Raymetrics, represented by EBS Consulting, was present at AUSA 2025 in Washington, D.C., within the Hellenic Pavilion.
European Defence Week 2025 in Paris
Raymetrics, represented by EBS Consulting, took part in the European Defence Week at Bpifrance in Paris.
European Commission and EIF invest €30 million to improve financing access for defence SMEs
A €30 million EU investment in the first European private credit fund dedicated to defence SMEs and mid-caps.
SAFE – Security Action for Europe: Can Greece make the most of it?
SAFE offers up to €150 billion in EU loans for joint defence procurement. Greece’s provisional allocation is €787.7 million.
Information Day on the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Mechanism – September 17, 2025
GDDIA information day for the Greek defence industry on the SAFE mechanism, 17 September 2025, Athens.
Launch of the Hellenic Unified Registry of Defence Sector Enterprises (HURDSE)
HURDSE (EMEAT) officially replaces the former RMDM registry under Presidential Decree 59/2025.
EBS Consulting and Axia Cert Announce Strategic Partnership for ISO Certification Services
A strategic partnership with ESYD-accredited Axia Cert for ISO certification readiness and audit support.
Ionian Chemicals Wins Hellenic Army Tender with the Support of EBS Consulting
Ionian Chemicals was awarded Hellenic Army General Staff Tender 80/24, supported by EBS Consulting.
EBS Consulting PC drives Raymetrics to NATO’s DIANA Cohort award
Raymetrics joins NATO DIANA with its Coherent Doppler LIDAR for UAV detection, supported by EBS Consulting.
Raymetrics SA selected for NATO DIANA Accelerator with the support of EBS Consulting
Chosen from more than 2,600 applicants, Raymetrics joined the 2024 NATO DIANA Accelerator with EBS Consulting’s support.