NATO DIANA

☕ #defencetech, coffee, and world-changing ideas - what a morning! Our Coffee Morning on the Future of Defence Tech brought together a dynamic mix of NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator companies, industry experts, and up-and-coming startups to discuss the next big steps in dual-use and defence technology. ✨ We had the pleasure of hearing pitches from Scaleout (Sweden), Factiverse (Norway), ResQuant, IS-Wireless, Microamp (Poland), Telearmy, and Wayren (Estonia) - all shaping the future of resilient and innovative tech. 🔹 Panel highlights A huge thank you to our expert speakers - Ander Allas (Kaitseministeerium / Ministry of Defence of Estonia), Glen Kelp (GaltTec), and Marko Kaseleht (SensusQ)—for their insights into European defence funding, NATO DIANA opportunities, and the strategic growth of defence startups. 💡 Key takeaways: ✅ The European defence landscape is evolving, creating new opportunities for startups. ✅ Collaboration between governments, accelerators, and investors is critical for scaling dual-use innovations. ✅ NATO DIANA is not just about funding - it's a gateway to global networks and partnerships. The best part (besides the pastries)? The networking! We saw meaningful connections forming over coffee, paving the way for future collaborations. ☕ 🔜 More to come! If you missed this session, keep an eye out for our next events. A huge thank you to our partners: Sparkup Tartu Science Park, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium / Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, the Ministry of Defence, and the City of Tallinn. #DualUse #NATODIANA #Innovation #Startups #DeepTech #FundingOpportunities

🚀 BOOM! This cluster was electric! 🚀 This week, our innovators rocked the Funding Cluster of the NATO DIANA 2025 cohort - the energy in the room was on fire! Together we dived deep into funding strategies in the defence and dual-use market. Our startups were crushing it: ✅ They've cracked the code on those sneaky "unknown unknowns" in dual-use finance. ✅ Talking about funding round pitches so sharp they could cut glass? Check.💎 ✅ First rounds of training and feedback? Check and mate. ✅ Facilitate investors' access to the DIANA network and our amazing cohort of 2025? Done. 🤝 The training has come to an end (for now) and we want to thank everyone who made it happen – our mentors, speakers, investors, and of course, our innovators. Special thanks to our experts for making this training an outstanding success, enriching our startups with their extraordinary expertise and insights: Alfred Dietel Florian Ernst Kozok Robert Maier Daniel Riedmüller Jan Claudio Muñoz Ulrich Seitz Christoph Petroll Stefan V. Lars Dürschlag Dr. Andreas Demleitner and Stefan Taing To everyone involved: your dedication is pushing the boundaries of innovation in defence technology. Let's maintain this momentum and continue to drive positive change. 🚀🚀🚀 With the Bundeswehr University Munich and the BMVg FIH. © Palladion Defence Accelerator | Lydia Auerbach and Raquel Lorente Our innovators: Aedil AS Blue Armada Robotics DeltaOrbit deltaVision - fluid control & aerospace Dolprop Industries AB #thankyou #palladioncommunity #NATODIANA #defenseinnovation #investment #sharedcommitment #dualusereadybydesign #scalingstartups #funding #finances

The Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center is excited to welcome the NATO DIANA Cluster 3 cohort to Seattle for a three-day event. They completed Day 1 with an overview of the local defense market and sessions on raising venture capital, reputation management, and crisis communications.   America's First Corps (I Corps) Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Denise Ryser Chris Groves Todd J. Woods Pogisa Faumuina Christopher Pavel Mark Martinez Mitch Ehlke Jake Tozier Andrea Hegarty Dradin Kreft #nwdefense #pnwinnovation

🌟 Exciting Week at NATO DIANA Acceleration Program! 🌟 This week, the DIANA acceleration program brought together the Netherlands and Belgium for our third cluster session. Participants from WSL, le support des techno-entrepreneurs en Wallonie and The Gate accelerators joined forces for an action-packed series of events: 💼 Venture Capital Deep Dive: We explored the intricacies of the venture capital world, arming our cohort with essential knowledge to navigate startup funding. 🎤 Investor Pitch Practice: Our participants perfected their three-minute pitches, sharpening their skills to captivate investors and communicate their innovative ideas effectively. 🏢 Inspiring Site Visits: We toured a military camp and large manufacturing technology companies, gaining insights into cutting-edge technologies and operational excellence. A huge thank you to everyone who made this session a success! Looking forward to more collaborative and impactful experiences ahead. #DIANAacceleration #StartupJourney #VentureCapital #Innovation #Collaboration #TechTours

🚀 Bridging Innovation and Real-World Needs: A Successful Innovation Accelerator@Demokritos Event! On Wednesday, we had the privilege of connecting cutting-edge tech companies from the NATO DIANA program with investors and end users—a crucial step in translating innovation into real-world impact. The event was a fantastic opportunity for startups and scale-ups to listen firsthand to the needs of industry leaders, ensuring their technologies align with real operational demands. Synergies and investment opportunities were explored, showcasing the power of bringing the right people together in the right room! A huge thank you to all participants, speakers, investors, and industry experts who made this gathering a success. 🔜 Stay tuned for more events like this as we continue to foster collaboration between deep tech pioneers and real-world decision-makers. The journey has just begun! #NATO #DIANA #Innovation #DeepTech #DefenseTech #Investing #Collaboration #Technology #Startups

We're thrilled to be part of NATO DIANA’s Funding Cluster, reconnecting at COVE to engage with top-tier business and military mentors and innovators. This week is all about growth! We're meeting an incredible group of individuals from the dual-use community who have found success in both commercial and military sectors. A special shout-out to Alexander Landry, Cody Wylie, Zacharie Marshall, and Jason Turner for enriching our startup journey by sharing their invaluable #stories and insights. We're also diving deep into the lifecycle of startup ventures with Julie Robinson, Jonathan Saari, and Andrew Ray, gaining a comprehensive view of the challenges and triumphs from inception to exit. Thanks to McInnes Cooper for the reception and to Peter MacKay, MGen Paul Peyton (Military Deputy NATO DIANA, North America), Andy Fillmore, (Halifax Regional Municipality), Christopher Borden, and Michel Lechmann P. Eng. for taking the time to discuss Canada’s greatest challenges and opportunities. A huge thank you to the COVE team for their impeccable organization of this timely program. Bravo Zulu (we are in #Halifax after all)! #canada #technology #economy #rockets #rocketscience #space #spaceeconomy #spacetech #jobs #spaceindustry #spacetechnology ------------------------ Nous sommes ravis de participer au Cluster de Financement #3 de NATO DIANA, nous retrouvant à COVE pour interagir avec des mentors et des innovateurs de premier plan dans les secteurs des affaires et militaires. Cette semaine est entièrement consacrée à augmenter nos connaissances. Nous rencontrons un groupe incroyable de personnes qui ont réussi dans les secteurs commercial et militaire. Un merci spécial à Alexander Landry, Cody Wylie, Zacharie Marshall, et Jason Turner pour avoir enrichi notre parcours de startup en partageant leurs histoires et leurs perspectives précieuses. Nous apprenons également sur le cycle de vie des start-ups avec Julie Robinson, Jonathan Saari, et Andrew Ray, en ayant une vue complète des défis et des succès, de la création à la sortie. Merci à McInnes Cooper pour la réception et à Peter MacKay, MGen Paul Peyton, Andy Fillmore (Halifax Regional Municipality), Christopher Borden, et Michel Lechmann P. Eng. de prendre le temps de discuter des plus grands défis et opportunités du Canada. Enfin, un grand merci à l'équipe de COVE pour leur organisation impeccable de ce programme opportun. Bravo Zulu (nous sommes à #Halifax après tout)! #canada #technologie #économie #fusées #sciencefusées #espace #économieespace #technoespace #emplois #industriespatiale #technologiespatiale

📢Applications for the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) Women & Girls in Science 2025 Challenge close tomorrow night! The proposals should aim to solve an existing issue or emergent new threats in deterrence, energy, resilience, space & climate. ⤵️

✨ Do you want to hear the pitches from batch #2 of the NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator companies? Come join us for our Coffee Morning on the Future of Defence Tech this Thursday, 13.03. 🇸🇪 Scaleout | 🇳🇴 Factiverse | 🇵🇱 ResQuant, IS-Wireless, Microamp | 🇪🇪 Telearmy, Wayren will take the stage. We’re also hosting an expert panel on defence tech funding opportunities, featuring: 💡 Ander Allas – Kaitseministeerium / Ministry of Defence of Estonia 💡 Glen Kelp – GaltTec 💡 Marko Kaseleht – SensusQ If you want to explore funding opportunities via NATO DIANA and the European Defence Fund, connect with startup founders and key industry players in dual-use and defence then this one is for you. Agenda: 🕤 09:30 – Arrival, coffee & breakfast 🎙️ 09:50 – Expert panel 🚀 10:30 – Startup pitches 🤝 11:00 – Networking 📍 English-language event | Free, but spots are limited—register now, link in comments! The NATO DIANA Accelerator in Estonia is led by Tehnopol Startup Incubator and Sparkup Tartu Science Park, with support from the Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium / Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Ministry of Defence, and the City of Tallinn. #DefenceTech #NATODIANA #Startups #Innovation #DualUseTech

Last month, we marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting some of the incredible women in DIANA’s ecosystem. Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we continue to celebrate and amplify their voices and stories. Tag a woman inspiring you to accelerate innovation.💜 #IWD2025

🌍🔧Happy #WorldEngineeringDay! This year's theme is 'Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering', which highlights the crucial role that engineers play in achieving sustainable development goals – from supplying clean water and energy, to tackling food insecurity and designing resilient infrastructure.   Innovators part of the DIANA programme are working on cutting-edge technology aiming to make the world a better and more sustainable place through science and engineering.   💡🌊One of our alumni from last year's cohort, Dolphin Labs Ocean, is doing just that. By harnessing the power of ocean waves as a novel source of renewable energy, they are working to improve our ability to monitor and protect the ocean environment while reducing ship traffic and fuel consumption.   Find out more about them and how they are making a difference through ground-breaking engineering⬇️