For Defense & Government Buyers

Mission-Ready Technology

150 vetted dual-use companies, security-screened by NATO, organized by operational need. Find the technology that solves your mission challenge.

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Energy & Power

Forward operating base power, expeditionary energy, grid resilience, renewable integration for installations

Typical Buyers: Installation Energy Managers, USACE, DLA Energy, Base Commanders
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Secure Communications

Post-quantum encryption, tactical mesh networks, satellite comms, LiFi, resilient C2 systems

Typical Buyers: J6/Signal Officers, DISA, NCIA, Cyber Commands
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Autonomous Systems

Counter-UAS, unmanned ISR, autonomous logistics, swarm defense, maritime robots

Typical Buyers: Program Managers, DARPA, DSTL, ACT Innovation
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Electronic Warfare

Spectrum dominance, RF detection, jamming, spoofing defense, quantum sensing

Typical Buyers: EW Officers, Army Futures Command, CEMA Battalions
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Critical Infrastructure

Supply chain security, additive manufacturing, structural monitoring, logistics automation

Typical Buyers: DLA, NATO NSPA, Logistics Commands, Corps of Engineers
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Intelligence & Decision Support

AI-powered analysis, satellite imagery, OSINT, predictive analytics, digital twins

Typical Buyers: J2 Intelligence, NGA, SHAPE ACO, Five Eyes Partners
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Medical & Human Performance

Battlefield diagnostics, exoskeletons, CBRN detection, blood products, wearable monitoring

Typical Buyers: Military Medical Commands, DTRA, Special Operations Medical
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Maritime & Undersea

Autonomous underwater vehicles, port security, subsea comms, marine robotics, ocean monitoring

Typical Buyers: Naval Commands, MARCOM, Coast Guards, Port Authorities
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Extreme Environments

Arctic operations, disaster response, space-qualified systems, extreme heat/cold solutions

Typical Buyers: Arctic Commands, FEMA, Space Commands, Disaster Response Units
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Space & Satellite

Space situational awareness, orbital debris, space-based solar, small satellites, launch systems

Typical Buyers: Space Commands, ESA, NATO Space Centre, USSF

NATO DIANA Procurement Pathways

Mission Track

DIANA's accelerated path from prototype to procurement. Selected companies enter structured testing with end-users from allied nations. First intake: April 2026.

Test & Evaluation (TEVV)

Structured testing, evaluation, verification, and validation through DIANA accelerator sites. Companies get real-world validation with military end-users.

Direct Engagement

Request introductions to specific companies via the DIANA accelerator team. All companies are NATO security-screened and cleared for allied engagement.

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Energy & Power

Novel energy generation, storage, and distribution technologies for military and critical infrastructure resilience....

ATOM H2
Spain
Solid-state hydrogen storage at ambient pressure and temperature -- safe, compact, and no high-pressure tanks.
Long-duration storage beyond 4-hour battery range. Days-to-weeks of storage at ambient conditions for grid independence.
Airloom Energy
United States
Novel low-profile wind turbines using an oval track design at 82 ft tall -- 70% cheaper than conventional wind, works in restricted airspace.
Data centers are desperate for new power. JP Morgan estimates data centers account for 2/3 of projected US load growth. Grid interconnection queues average 50+ months with under 20% completion rates f...
Avju Solutions
Norway
Real-time grid monitoring that unlocks 20-40% more transmission capacity from existing power lines -- no new infrastructure needed.
The #1 bottleneck for new DC construction is grid interconnection -- 3-7 year queues. Avju's DLR can unlock 20-40% more capacity from existing transmission, connecting DC projects years sooner.
Boson Energy
Luxembourg
Converts non-recyclable waste into hydrogen, methanol, and SAF -- eliminating waste logistics and fuel supply vulnerabilities simultaneously.
Data centers generate significant waste (decommissioned hardware, packaging, construction debris). Boson can convert that waste stream into on-site hydrogen or electricity, closing the waste loop whil...
CALYOS
Belgium
Passive two-phase cooling that cuts data center cooling energy by 50% with zero moving parts.
Cooling consumes 30-40% of total data center energy. With AI workloads pushing rack densities to 40-100 kW/rack, traditional air cooling is hitting physical limits. CALYOS eliminates the cooling energ...
Exeger
Sweden
Indoor solar cells that power devices from any light source -- battlefield equipment that never needs battery replacement.
Data centers have thousands of sensors and IoT devices. Exeger-powered sensors are self-charging from ambient light, eliminating battery maintenance.
Exonetik
Canada
Fuel-flexible ceramic turbogenerator that runs on anything combustible -- diesel, propane, hydrogen, biofuels, or waste gas.
Data centers need reliable backup power. Exonetik's turbogenerator runs on whatever fuel is available -- natural gas, hydrogen, biofuels, or diesel as last resort.
Flatlight
France
Active metasurface technology for optical interconnects and LiDAR -- enabling faster, more secure data center networking.
DC networking hitting bandwidth walls. Metasurface technology enables faster, more compact optical switching. For military DCs, unjammable optical links.
Grengine
Canada
Modular, plug-and-play battery storage with military-grade cybersecurity built in -- replaces diesel generators.
Data centers are prime targets for cyberattacks -- including through their energy infrastructure. A compromised UPS or battery system is a vector for taking down compute. Grengine is the only BESS wit...
Helicoid Industries
United States
Bio-inspired composite structures (mantis shrimp technology) that are 74% stronger and 50% more impact-resistant than conventional composites.
Battery storage enclosures and modular DC panels benefit from stronger, more impact-resistant composites at no additional material cost.
LUX Industries
United Kingdom
Containerized on-site hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing at 25% the footprint of conventional systems.
Hydrogen fuel cells are the next generation of DC backup. LUX enables on-site production at $5-8/kg vs. $10-15/kg delivered.
Novac
Italy
Solid-state supercapacitors that embed into existing structures -- delivering instant power bursts batteries can't match.
Data center UPS needs instant power delivery during grid switchover events. Supercapacitors handle micro-outages perfectly -- millions of cycles, instant response.
SOLARSTEAM
Canada
Concentrated solar thermal that produces industrial-grade heat for data center cooling -- no electricity required for the cooling system.
SOLARSTEAM can drive absorption chillers using solar heat -- producing cooling WITHOUT consuming electricity.
SolarinBlue
France
Offshore floating solar PV that survives 10m waves -- 6% more efficient than rooftop, first Mediterranean deployment proven.
Coastal DCs have adjacent ocean surface for solar generation without consuming land.
TAURiON Batteries
Germany
Sodium-ion batteries that eliminate lithium/cobalt dependency -- MIT's 2026 Breakthrough Technology, made in Europe.
Data centers are deploying massive battery storage for UPS and grid services. Lithium-ion supply chains are concentrated in China (80%+ of refining). A single geopolitical disruption could halt DC bat...
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Advanced Communication Technologies

Quantum-safe, jam-resistant, and resilient communication systems for NATO forces and allied critical infrastructure....

Arke Telekom Mühendislik Elektronik Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şti
Türkiye
Resilient, autonomous communication architecture for GNSS-free tactical drone operations
Defense and government buyers should care about Arke Telekom's solution because it provides a resilient and autonomous communication architecture for tactical drone operations, enabling operations in ...
Atlas Innovative Technologies
United Kingdom
Secure, resilient battlefield communications delivered through modular fibre-optic networks
Defense and government buyers should care about Atlas Innovative Technologies' solutions because they provide secure and resilient battlefield communications, which are critical for modern military op...
Beechat Network Systems Ltd
United Kingdom
The first zero-trust, post-IP tactical mesh with built-in cryptographic identity
Defense and government buyers should care about Beechat's technology because it provides a secure and resilient communication solution for mission-critical operations. The company's focus on zero-trus...
Belfort
Belgium
Enabling encrypted computing to process sensitive data
Defense and government buyers should care about Belfort's technology because it enables secure real-time processing of encrypted data, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive informati...
Celare Quantum Communications
Denmark
Quantum-safe cryptography
Defense and government buyers should care about Celare's QKD technology because it provides a future-proof solution for securing sensitive information and communications. As quantum computers become m...
DeployX
United States
Plasma-enhanced electrically small antennas for resilient decentralised communications
Defense and government buyers should care about DeployX's technology because it addresses the critical need for secure, reliable long-range communications in mission-critical operations. The company's...
Enclaive GmbH
Germany
Providing a resilient post-quantum 5G infrastructure for contested and disaster environments
Defense and government buyers should care about Enclaive's confidential computing technology because it provides a secure and innovative solution for protecting sensitive data in untrusted cloud envir...
JET Connectivity
United Kingdom
Provide, cognitive 5G/6G with integrated access and backhaul with position, navigation and timing
Defense and government buyers should care about JET Connectivity's technology because it has the potential to provide secure and reliable connectivity in challenging environments, such as maritime ope...
NanTenna
United States
An ultra small form factor dual port dual band S&C MIMO antenna
Decision-makers should care about NanTenna's technology because it has the potential to revolutionize the field of military satellite communications. The company's antennas offer a unique combination ...
Neuron Innovations
United Kingdom
Secure Edge infrastructure for autonomous communication and AI coordination
Defense and government buyers should care about Neuron Innovations' technology because it has the potential to provide secure and efficient communication and coordination for autonomous systems. The c...
Pan Galactic Corporation
United Kingdom
Securing space and defence missions with quantum-safe, decentralised multi-domain communications
Defense and government buyers should care about Pan Galactic's technology because it provides a secure and resilient communication system for space and defense missions. The company's focus on quantum...
Qoherent
Canada
Intelligent, adaptive, and resilient 5G payload for mobile adhoc networking
Defense and government buyers should care about Qoherent's technology because it offers advanced capabilities for signal intelligence, communication security, and spectrum management. Qoherent's solut...
Tightbeam Photonics
Canada
Slashing the cost of space to ground laser communication
Defense and government buyers should care about TightBeam Photonics' technology because it enables high-bandwidth, secure satellite communication using lasers. This is particularly important for milit...
VISS
Germany
Hardware-enforced endpoint protection making remote cyber compromise physically impossible
Defense and government buyers should care about VISS's technology because it provides a secure and efficient solution for high-speed data transmission, which is critical for various defense applicatio...
Vidoc Security Lab
Poland
Securing human and AI generated code
Defense and government buyers should care about Vidoc Security Lab's technology because it addresses a critical need for securing AI-generated code and protecting against vulnerabilities that can be e...
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Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Unmanned platforms, swarm technologies, counter-drone systems, and autonomous decision-making for defense and security....

ALIAS ROBOTICS, S.L.
Spain
Embedded AI driven cyberdefence capabilities for unmanned systems
AegisX
Sweden
Detecting & tracking low flying fibre optic drones
Aerix Systems
France
Versatile interceptor drone with omnidirectional propulsion for CUAS missions
Defense and government buyers should care about Aerix Systems' technology because it provides a unique solution for CUAS missions and other applications that require high levels of maneuverability and...
Alpha Autonomy
Greece
AI-powered autonomous UAV swarms for resilient, low-altitude ISR in denied & contested environments
Defense customers should care because Alpha Autonomy addresses critical operational gaps in denied and contested environments, where human intervention is too risky or impossible. Their autonomous swa...
Arcani
United Kingdom
When the threat is invisible to all other sensors, acoustic prevails
Defense and government buyers should care about Arcani's HARK system because it provides a unique capability for detecting and tracking stealthy threats. The system's ability to detect threats that ar...
Delian Alliance Industries
United Kingdom
Low-cost, highly accurate GPS-denied navigation for any UAV
DroneTector Limited
United Kingdom
High-resolution sensors to detect and track small drones
Hydrogen in Motion
Canada
Lightweight, modular hydrogen energy storage system for unmanned systems (UxS)
Defense and government buyers should care about Hydrogen in Motion's technology because it has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage capabilities of unmanned systems, enabling longer-endur...
Mara
United States
Simultaneous 360° protection against swarms of 48+ EW-resistant drones at 1/20th the cost.
NeuralAgent
Germany
Empowerment through sovereign, cloud-free AI for resilient multi-domain operations
Picogrid
United States
Interoperable, Detection and Defeat (ID2) Platform for air defence
Defense organizations should care about Picogrid because siloed systems significantly slow missions and hinder effective decision-making. Picogrid addresses this by providing the essential connective ...
Pliant Energy Systems Inc
United States
Stealthy amphibious robot for ISR and mine countermeasures in complex nearshore environments
Robotto
Denmark
Spectre is an autonomous, vision-based, GPS-free, EW-resilient and combat-proven autonomy module.
Robotto addresses a critical vulnerability in modern defense: the reliance of autonomous systems on GPS and their susceptibility to electronic warfare. Their technology ensures operational continuity ...
Vizgard
United Kingdom
Distributed, visual autonomy for scalable management of an AI-enabled autonomous fleet
Defense organizations should care about Vizgard because their technology automates repetitive and prolonged monitoring tasks, significantly reducing operator burden and enhancing real-time situational...
Wave Sciences
United States
AI-powered 3D software lens bringing acoustic details into focus from a crowd of sound
Defense and government buyers should care about Wave Sciences' technology because it can help mitigate risk, increase operability, and reduce costs in maritime operations.
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Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Technologies for navigation, communication, and sensing in environments where the electromagnetic spectrum is denied, de...

AdamantQ
Sweden
Diamond spin-based rugged sensors for unfailing navigation across land, sea and space
The defense sector should care about AdamantQ's technology due to its promise of secure and unfailing navigation and timing in contested electromagnetic environments. Modern warfare increasingly relie...
AmorphiQ
United Kingdom
AI with a quantum dynamic engine to analyse complex contested EM space
Defense and government buyers should care about AmorphiQ's technology because it has the potential to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of complex data modeling and prediction, enabling bet...
CX2
United States
Building an electromagnetic wall for 21st century drone wars
Defense customers should care because CX2 provides a critical capability for modern warfare: spectrum dominance. Their systems enable allies to always have the upper hand in the electromagnetic spectr...
Evolunar
Italy
Navigation system for contested electromagnetic environments
Defense tech analysts should care about Evolunar due to its critical role in enhancing operational resilience for military assets in contested domains. Their navigation systems enable continued operat...
FASMETRICS SA
Greece
Edge-point adaptive antenna beamforming for contested EM environments
Defense and government buyers should care about FASMETRICS SA's technology because it can enhance the reliability and security of military communications in contested EM environments, such as near ene...
FOSSA Systems
Spain
LEO-based electromagnetic intelligence for sovereign situational awareness
LSMedical
Estonia
Precision-engineered magnets deliver superior performance with rare earth-free technology
For defense, LSMedical's technology offers a strategic advantage by enabling rapid and reliable pathogen detection and genetic analysis in austere or electromagnetically challenged settings. Its rare ...
OLEDCOMM
France
Stealth in drone flight. Unjammable connectivity by light
Defense and NATO DIANA should care about OLEDCOMM due to its ability to provide stealth in drone flight and unjammable connectivity in contested electromagnetic environments. Their RF-free security en...
Odysseus Space
Luxembourg
Secure data link solution for a contested and congested electromagnetic environment
Defense tech analysts should care about Odysseus Space due to its focus on secure, high-speed communication in contested electromagnetic environments. The anti-jamming characteristics and freedom from...
Perf Drone Systems
Poland
Secure, long-range drone radio communications for defense and beyond
Rotonium
Italy
OAM tunnel through jammed battlefields
Defense organizations should care about Rotonium because their OAM technology offers a critical solution to maintaining communications in heavily jammed battlefields, a growing threat in modern warfar...
SDQ Solutions Canada
Canada
Future-proofing the next generation of global navigation
Defense customers should care deeply about SDQ Solutions Canada's offerings due to the increasing vulnerability of GNSS to electronic warfare (EW) attacks like jamming and spoofing. Reliable PNT is fu...
Slipstream Engineering Design Limited
United Kingdom
High-bandwidth comms and sensing payloads that exceed limits for agile electromagnetic dominance
TERN
United States
Resilient, GNSS-free navigation for assured mobility in contested environments
Defense organizations should care deeply about TERN's technology because it directly addresses a critical vulnerability in modern warfare: reliance on GPS. Assured mobility in contested environments i...
Testnor
Norway
GNSS denied test environment for Arctic harsh conditions
Testnor addresses a critical strategic vulnerability: the disruption of satellite navigation signals, which is vital for European sovereignty and NATO interoperability. Their services ensure that defe...
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Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Technologies protecting and maintaining NATO's critical infrastructure, supply chains, and logistics networks....

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation
Canada
Remote monitoring for Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs)
Defense tech analysts should care about CSMC due to its potential to revolutionize energy security and operational capabilities for remote military operations. Portable micro-nuclear reactors offer a ...
Connect Robotics
Portugal
Transforming logistics capabilities through cutting-edge autonomous solutions
Copsys Technologies Inc.
Canada
Disrupting two prominent and persistent marine infrastructure challenges: Corrosion and Biofouling
Defense and critical infrastructure sectors care about CIDS because it directly addresses persistent and costly challenges of corrosion and biofouling. These issues severely impact operational readine...
Ethicronics
United Kingdom
Software to verify hardware integrity and authenticity
Securing hardware integrity is paramount for national security and economic stability, as compromised electronics pose severe risks to defense systems and critical infrastructure. Ethicronics directly...
Fieldmade
Norway
Enhancing readiness through on-demand part production close to the point of need
Hydro Road Limited
United Kingdom
Sustainable terrain and road stabilisation for critical infrastructure
Defense tech analysts should care about Hydro Road due to its NATO DIANA validation, positioning it as a critical solution for resilient infrastructure in defense and humanitarian sectors. Its ability...
INCAS
Romania
Delivering out-of-autoclave, energy-efficient moulds for UAV composite structures
Defense and aerospace stakeholders should care about INCAS due to their ability to significantly reduce the cost and energy footprint of composite manufacturing for critical UAV structures. Their comp...
Incendia Canada Inc.
Canada
AI powered environmental detector that communicates wirelessly and coordinates emergency response
Defense tech analysts should care about Incendia because it addresses critical operational priorities in an increasingly unstable world, enabling threat prevention before incidents strike. Its solutio...
Knitronix
Italy
Monitoring systems for civil and military large infrastuctures
Knitronix's technology is critical for sectors requiring robust, adaptable, and cost-effective monitoring of large or complex surfaces, such as civil and military infrastructure and logistics. Their t...
Niricson
Canada
Making infrastructure safer
PEK AUTOMOTIVE D.O.O.
Slovenia
Last-mile logistics for challenging terrain and critical Defence and Civil Protection operations
Defense and critical infrastructure sectors should care about PEK Automotive because their autonomous electric vehicles directly address the challenges of last-mile logistics in dangerous or inaccessi...
ROBOTINA d.o.o.
Slovenia
Delivering secure, rugged, and autonomous power and battery management for military deployments.
For defense, critical infrastructure, and logistics, Robotina's technology offers enhanced operational resilience, efficiency, and security for vital assets. Their ability to automate, monitor, and op...
Safety Bolt AB
Sweden
Securing infrastructure & extending it's lifetime
Defense tech analysts should care because Safety Bolt directly addresses the structural integrity and longevity of critical infrastructure and logistics assets. This technology enhances safety, reduce...
Simularge
Türkiye
Physics-informed AI for reliable defence production
Simularge's technology is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of defense production and critical infrastructure. It directly addresses challenges like high production costs, unexpecte...
e-peas
Belgium
Providing ICs for energy autonomous sensors, improving infrastructure monitoring, and logistics
Defense entities should care about e-peas due to the critical need for energy autonomy in next-generation sensor networks and IoT deployments. Their battery-free solutions enhance European defense aut...
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Data Assisted Decision Making

AI, data fusion, and decision support technologies that accelerate command decisions across all operational domains....

Aereus
Germany
AI-powered, multi-modal data engine for scene intelligence
Aktiver
United States
Multi-modal data fusion for decision advantage and information dominance
The Department of Defense should care about Aktiver because it directly addresses the challenge of information overload and the need for accelerated decision cycles in modern warfare. By providing a u...
Blue Team Intelligence B.V.
Netherlands
Providing daily, global, high resolution 7-day predicted soil trafficability insights
C2GRID
Estonia
Fusing battlefield data with AI for real-time 3D awareness and accelerated operational decisions
CulturePulse
Slovakia
Psychologically realistic digital twins for operational foresight
Defense organizations should care about CulturePulse because it offers unparalleled operational foresight and the ability to derisk critical decisions. By understanding and predicting human behavior a...
DATAMBIT Limited
United Kingdom
AI deepfake detection securing operational integrity and strengthening strategic decisions
In an era of sophisticated information warfare, deepfakes pose a significant threat to national security, operational integrity, and strategic decision-making. DATAMBIT's technology is vital for disti...
Datifex
Canada
Software platform for digital twins and industrial metaverses
Exentech Savunma Medikal Havacılık Bilişim Ltd. Şti.
Türkiye
Throwable 360° intelligence for missions that demand safety and precision
Defense tech analysts should care about Exentech because their foundational electronic card design and embedded systems are crucial for any advanced defense platform requiring reliable data acquisitio...
GlobVision Inc.
Canada
Space Common Operating Picture (SCOP) for Advanced Data Assisted Decision Making
HIGHTEK
Italy
Interoperable cloud intelligence fusing data into predictive awareness for faster decisions
Defense tech analysts should care about Hightek due to their ability to provide crucial, timely information for rapid decision-making in high-stakes environments. Their integrated solutions address cr...
InovecTech
Czechia
Next-Gen surveillance with dynamic vision-based virtual sensors
NorthStar Earth & Space
Canada
Multisource space data fusion for operational decision making
Defense tech analysts should care about NorthStar due to its critical capabilities in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Earth observation. The ability to track over 500,000 space objects significantly ...
SkyFi
United States
Geospatial solution to enable mobility decision support in contested and crisis conditions
VIG-SEC DRONE S.L.
Spain
Dynamic, secure and interoperable airspace for modern multi-domain operations
NATO DIANA should care about VIG-SEC DRONE S.L. because they directly address the critical need for secure, interoperable airspace in modern multi-domain operations. Their expertise in integrating div...
XRF
Spain
Unified multi-source data for shared, real-time situational awareness with extended intelligence
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Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Medical countermeasures, field diagnostics, human performance enhancement, and biotechnology for NATO forces....

AUXSYS
Germany
Supporting and augmenting soldiers with robotic exoskeletons
DIANA should care about AUXSYS because they are directly addressing critical defense needs for soldier modernization and human augmentation. Their technology enhances operational effectiveness, reduce...
Aboa Space Research Oy
Finland
Autonomous handheld microscope for rapid field diagnostics
Defense organizations should care because this technology offers a critical capability for force protection and health security, enabling rapid detection of biological warfare agents, emerging pathoge...
Avivo Biomedical Inc.
Canada
Whole-Blood Conversion Unit capable of converting A, B and AB-type whole blood into universal blood
For defense, Avivo's technology offers a revolutionary leap in human resilience and battlefield medicine, significantly simplifying blood supply logistics in austere or mass casualty environments. The...
Beyond Blood Diagnostics
United Kingdom
Hand held, portable finger-prick blood count device for diagnostics
Biocellis
France
Ultrasensitive and ultrafast immunoassays for toxin detection
This technology is crucial because it eliminates the diagnostic bottleneck in critical situations, where timely and precise information is paramount. It enables faster intervention and better outcomes...
Cohesys
Canada
A drillless solution for bone fracture fixation that is under investigational testing
Defense organizations should care about Cohesys due to its potential to revolutionize battlefield trauma care and improve outcomes for military personnel. A drillless solution could enable faster, mor...
Deep Breathe Inc.
Canada
On-edge, multi-diagnostic AI for real-time detection of traumatic torso injuries with ultrasound
Defense analysts should care about Deep Breathe's potential to revolutionize real-time diagnostics for traumatic torso injuries and various lung conditions in austere environments. Its portable, AI-dr...
Elitac Wearables
Netherlands
Reducing cognitive load and increasing situational awareness
Defense customers should care because Elitac's technology directly addresses critical operational challenges such as soldier cognitive overload, lack of real-time situational awareness, and the need f...
GutSee Health
United Kingdom
Treating battlefield infections with precision phage therapy
Defense tech analysts should care about GutSee Health due to its potential to revolutionize the treatment of battlefield infections, particularly those resistant to conventional antibiotics. Their pre...
Herges Detection GmbH
Germany
Field-deployed colorimetric detection of home-made and military explosives
This technology is crucial for defense and security as it provides rapid, on-the-spot threat identification, significantly reducing response times in critical situations. It enhances the safety of fro...
Hourglass Medical
United States
A rugged, head-worn telemedicine device designed for hands-free use in austere environments
Defense organizations should care because Hourglass Medical addresses a critical need for hands-free technology operation in high-stakes tactical and medical scenarios. Their solutions enhance operati...
LightOx
United Kingdom
Illuminating therapeutics & research tools
LightOx addresses critical unmet medical needs with a novel therapeutic approach that promises improved patient outcomes and function. Their light-activated technologies offer the potential for less i...
Lysando Innovations Lab GmbH
Germany
Dual-action wound care against multidrug-resistant infections
The defense sector should care deeply about Lysando's technology due to the escalating threat of multidrug-resistant infections in military operations and humanitarian aid missions. Battlefield injuri...
New Platelet Company (NPC)
United Kingdom
A never-ending safe supply of universal platelets for rapid military deployment
Defense tech analysts should care because NPC addresses a critical vulnerability in military medical logistics: the reliable supply of blood products, especially platelets, in austere or high-casualty...
ReBlood Rx
United States
Reliable oxygen delivery when blood is not an option
Defense organizations should care because ReBlood Rx directly addresses critical blood supply shortages and logistical vulnerabilities in austere and combat environments. It provides a life-saving oxy...
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Maritime Operations

Undersea, surface, and maritime domain awareness technologies for naval and coastal defense operations....

AMPHITRITE
France
Satellite and in-situ data fusion for accurate mapping of oceanic sound speed and sonar detection
Defense tech analysts should care because Amphitrite provides critical maritime situational awareness for naval operations, directly enhancing sonar detection and submarine warfare capabilities. Their...
ClearDrop
France
Acoustic surface-wave cleaning to keep optics operational in all weather
ClearDrop is crucial for defense tech because it ensures continuous operational readiness and uncompromised vision for critical surveillance and detection systems. Blurry optics due to environmental f...
Composite Energy Technologies, LLC
United States
Reducing the cost and the time of production of UUVs without compromising on performance
Eye2Drive
Italy
Delivering AIReady CMOS sensors enhancing situational awareness in critical light conditions
Defense customers should care because Eye2Drive's sensors provide superior situational awareness in challenging environments, critical for autonomous navigation and surveillance. By reducing data load...
HYPERKELP
United States
Autonomous buoy networks providing persistent, low-cost maritime situational awareness
Hefring Marine
Iceland
Empowering capabilities for maritime domain awareness using existing assets
Defense organizations should care about Hefring Marine's technology due to its direct impact on enhancing vessel safety, survivability, and operational efficiency for critical missions. The AI-powered...
Lux Bio
Canada
Bioluminescent, biodegradable illumination that provides safe, sustainable light instantly
Defense organizations should care about Lux Bio because it offers a critical, non-toxic, and sustainable alternative to hazardous chemical light sources. This technology enhances operational safety by...
MAPS Messaging BV
Netherlands
Secure real-time data exchange for maritime operations
Defense organizations should care deeply about MAPS Messaging due to its ability to provide secure, real-time data exchange and interoperability across highly fragmented operational environments. This...
Oceano Robotics
Netherlands
Underwater monitoring and surveillance of submarine communication and power cables
Defense customers should care because Oceano Robotics offers a robust solution for securing critical subsea infrastructure against damage and external threats. Their autonomous systems provide continu...
Orpheus Ocean
United States
Ultra-scalable autonomous platforms for deep seabed monitoring and surveillance
NATO DIANA should care about Orpheus Ocean because their technology directly addresses critical gaps in maritime domain awareness and subsea security. Their ultra-scalable AUVs provide cost-effective,...
Quantum Quest
Poland
Modular autopilot for autonomous systems for underwater operations
Autonomous underwater operations are critical for national security, economic exploitation, and scientific research, but often face challenges in navigation, endurance, and data security. Quantum Ques...
StrateSea Technology, Inc.
United States
Accelerating mission-ready subsea intelligence through multi-sensor AI
Unplugged
Norway
Wireless subsea power and data enabling mobile, continuous AUV operations for maritime defence
VICTUS Technologies, Inc.
United States
All-domain localisation-assured autonomy for missions when GPS and comms fail
Vatn Systems
United States
Low-cost modular AUV for multi-mission undersea operations
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Operations in Extreme Environments

Technologies enabling NATO forces to operate effectively in Arctic, desert, high-altitude, and other extreme conditions....

Alchemy
Canada
Nanoparticle-based thermal camouflage
This technology is critical for modern defense, offering smarter ways to protect personnel and equipment in the field. By significantly reducing thermal detectability, it enhances survivability and op...
Aviant AS
Norway
VTOL-drone system for long range logistcs in harsh climate
Chimera Energy
United Kingdom
Portable energy storage system for extreme cold environments
Drone City
United States
Heavy-lift UAV with advanced autonomy for extreme environments
FireSwarm Solutions
Canada
Addressing the limitations of extreme environments with DASA-controlled Ultra Heavy-Lift drones
Defense organizations should care because wildfires pose significant threats to military bases, training areas, and critical infrastructure, impacting national security and operational readiness. Fire...
GBatteries Energy Canada Inc.
Canada
Smart pulse battery charger for cold-weather UxS operations
The defense community should care because GBatteries solves a critical operational challenge for uncrewed systems in extreme cold environments. Reliable UxS performance in Arctic or cold-weather condi...
Hellstern medical GmbH
Germany
noac - a cyber-physical surgeon support enabling surgical excellence under field conditions
Defense tech analysts should care because noac addresses a NATO-identified strategic capability gap in surgical capacity for mission-critical environments. Its NATO DIANA validation signifies it as a ...
InfraHex s.r.o.
Czechia
Multispectral camouflage system protecting personnel and equipment from thermal detection
This technology is critical for modern defense as traditional camouflage is obsolete against drones, thermal vision, and advanced surveillance. InfraHex provides essential stealth for personnel, vehic...
Marble Aerospace Limited
United Kingdom
Fleets of high-speed UAVs with autonomous robotic hangars to create rapidly deployable ISR bubbles
Defense tech analysts should care about Marble Aerospace due to their capability to provide rapidly deployable and persistent ISR in challenging maritime environments. Their low-cost, high-speed UAS c...
Mesodyne
United States
Silent, reliable portable power generation from any fuel
This technology is critical for defense as it addresses the significant power bottleneck in autonomous systems and dismounted operations. It enables extended mission durations, reduces logistical burd...
Microbium
Slovenia
Autonomous, plug-and-play microbiological sentinel for extreme environments
For defense and NATO DIANA, Microbium's technology is crucial for ensuring water safety and operational continuity in austere and extreme environments. Rapid, autonomous detection of biological threat...
SEATOM Technologies
Finland
Submersible micro reactor delivering resilient, long-endurance power for naval and seabed operations
Defense tech analysts should care due to SEATOM's selection for NATO DIANA's Operations in Extreme Environments Challenge, highlighting its strategic relevance. The modular micro nuclear reactor offer...
SINTEG Systems
Netherlands
In-situ inspection system for adhesive bondlines of composite materials
For defense, SINTEG Systems addresses a critical need for reliable quality assurance of composite materials used in high-performance platforms. This technology enhances structural integrity, reduces r...
Spacedrip OÜ
Estonia
Autonomous containerised freshwater logistics and water-reuse system for extreme environments
Defense organizations should care about Spacedrip's technology because it directly addresses critical logistical and operational challenges in extreme environments. By providing autonomous water reuse...
Volta Space Technologies
Canada
Persistent drone flight and emergency power in extremely cold environments
This technology is crucial for defense and security as it enables persistent presence and extended operational capabilities in extreme space environments like the Moon. It reduces logistical burdens a...
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Adaptronics
Italy
A versatile, energy-efficient and electro-adhesion based technology for object manipulation
Defense customers should care about Adaptronics for its potential to enhance robotic capabilities in hazardous or complex environments, both on Earth and in space. The technology's ability to handle d...
Alba Orbital
United Kingdom
Worlds smallest commercial Earth Observation satellites, to image earth more frequently
Alba Orbital's low-cost, frequent access to space and resilient small satellite constellations are highly relevant for defense. Their ability to deploy numerous small, distributed assets enhances spac...
Applied Atomics
United Kingdom
Building the mobility network for space - powered by a new propulsion paradigm
BruhnBruhn Innovation
Sweden
Cloud everywhere - decisions before adversaries
Capsule Corporation srl
Italy
Water-based propulsion system to streamline integration, test and deployment of dual use satellites
Deep Space Energy
Latvia
Resilient radioisotope power for satellite manoeuvring and non-kinetic threat defence
This technology is vital for defense as it ensures a resilient and uninterrupted energy supply for critical military reconnaissance satellites and other strategic space assets. It enables enhanced sat...
Ecosmic
Italy
The operating system for space security
Defense organizations should care about Ecosmic because it directly addresses the critical and growing problem of space traffic management and orbital congestion. Their solutions enhance the security ...
Kreios Space
Spain
Enabling Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) through fuel-free atmospheric space propulsion
Mithril Technologies, Inc.
United States
Software-defined satellite radar for advanced space domain awareness
Defense organizations should care about Mithril's technology because it directly addresses the critical need for advanced space domain awareness (SDA) in an increasingly contested space environment. B...
Neuraspace
Portugal
AI-driven space defence platform for autonomous and secured orbital operations
Defense organizations should care about Neuraspace because it directly addresses the critical need to safeguard space infrastructure, which is vital for communications, navigation, and security applic...
Space Power Ltd.
United Kingdom
Laser turbocharge any solar panel with or without the sun, wirelessly
Defense organizations should care about Space Power's technology due to its potential to significantly enhance the resilience and operational flexibility of space assets. It offers a solution for exte...
Space Solar
United Kingdom
Assembling large modular space structures for next gen situational awareness, power and aperture
Defense tech analysts should care about Space Solar due to its potential for resilient space operations and enhanced energy security. The company's focus on assembling large modular space structures c...
Spaceflux Ltd.
United Kingdom
From awareness to anticipation: predictive AI for resilient space operations and strategic advantage
Defense tech analysts should care because Spaceflux provides critical capabilities for resilient space operations and strategic advantage in an increasingly congested and contested orbital environment...
Spectra Defence Limited
United Kingdom
Revolutionising space imaging to enhance understanding of objects and activity in orbit
WarpWare (ATTX Inc.)
United States
Ensuring sustainable access to space through On-orbit debris characterisation
The defense community should care about WarpWare because it promises to accelerate the development and deployment of critical space assets. Its unified platform enhances collaboration and efficiency, ...

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NATO DIANA Innovation Portfolio | Last updated: April 2, 2026
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