NATO DIANA 2027 Innovation Programme

About

A six-month accelerator program designed for startups and SMEs in NATO member nations, offering funding, mentorship, and access to extensive testing facilities to develop advanced technology solutions for defense and security applications.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
• 100,000 euros in funding
• 🌐Testing Access
  Access to over 200 testing centres across Europe and North America
• 🎓Mentorship
  Support from experts and mentors
• 📈Accelerator Program
  Participation in a six-month accelerator programme starting in January 2027
• 🛠Proposal Development Support
  Various forms of support for proposal development.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any company with its principal place of business in a NATO member nation
• Companies must be controlled and majority owned by nationals of NATO member nations
• Start-ups or small and medium-sized enterprises with limited experience in defence and security
• Collaborative proposals accepted if all member companies meet eligibility requirements
• Universities, public sector organisations, and non-profit groups are not eligible to apply.

Participation Commitments

• Participation in intensive workshops with NATO stakeholders
• Engagement with relevant third parties for demonstration
• Submission of proposals via a secure portal
• Evidence of technical solution's Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher required.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Defence and Security