Smart Protection in Defence: Innovations in Smart Textiles

In the context of the A+A Trade Fair (November 04-07, 2025 in Düsseldorf), this international webinar, organized by the Enterprise Europe Network will provide insights into current trends and opportunities in smart protection and defence-related textile innovations. The event brings together experts from research institutions and industry across North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, Poland (Lodz), and France (Hauts-de-France).

Agenda:
 

Welcome & Introduction

Scientific Presentations
– ITA Institute
– MORATEX Institute
– Nanoshield Project – Prof. Amir Fahmi, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Industry Perspective
– Blücher GmbH (TBC)

Funding Opportunities
– EU funding instruments supporting research, development, and cross-border collaboration by Marcus Collier-Wright, ZENIT GmbH

Q&A and Interactive Discussion

This webinar offers valuable insights for companies, researchers, and public stakeholders interested in smart textile applications in the defence sector, as well as those looking for collaboration and funding opportunities within the European innovation ecosystem.