NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator

A programme that helps to accelerate the adoption of dual-use innovation across the Alliance.
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NATO DIANA is an innovation accelerator focused on defence and security, with the aim of identifying and scaling dual-use deeptech companies across the Alliance. Through the programme, startups can developtheir product and business model, test and experiment their solutions in real-world environments, and build connections with investors, partners, and end-users.

For the 2027 cohort, DIANA invited proposals across six challenge areas: Human Survivability, Multidomain Autonomy of Uncrewed Systems, Multidomain Sensing and Advanced Data Processing for Intelligence and Surveillance, Operational Resilience in Contested Environments, Responsive Logistics, and Scalable and Adaptable Countermeasures for Air Defence.

The Estonian accelerator is run by Tehnopol and Sparkup Tartu Science Park. Through the accelerator, companies gain access to the defence market and a NATO-wide network of contacts, both which are usuallycomplex and time-consuming to enter.

NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator offers you:

  • A 6-month dual-use and defence-focused acceleration programme
  • €100,000 in contracted funding and the opportunity to receive up to €300,000 in additional funding if selected for the Mission Track
  • access to more than 200 NATO-wide test centres and the opportunity to apply for additional funding for testing and validation
  • support from mentors, experts, investors and end-users across the Alliance
  • the opportunity to develop and test dual-use technology in close cooperation with defence and security partners

When

The programme takes place from January to June, the next application round will likely open in 2027.

For whom

Deeptech startups from NATO Allied countries whose solutions can be used to address both civilian and security-related challenges

Duration

6-month accelerator programme

Funding

€100,000 in the initial 6 months, possibility for additional funding for testing and validation, and the opportunity to receive up to €300,000 for the Mission Track

Readiness level

TRL 4+

Application

Directly via the NATO DIANA website

More information:

NATO DIANA website

NATO DIANA LinkedIn

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Karen-Maria Toomiste

Karen-Maria Toomiste

NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator Program Lead

+372 524 4464
karen@tehnopol.ee

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