Calling all Estonian 🇪🇪 and other NATO-based deep tech companies! 🌍📢
Join us for an informative webinar on 19 June, from 13:00 to 14:30 (GMT+3) to learn about the current challenge call for the 2027 cohort of the NATO DIANA accelerator. The 6-month programme will begin in January 2027.
In its first year, DIANA received over 1,300 applications throughout NATO, the stringent selection process allowed for one Estonian startup. The second year saw more than 2,600 applicants, with 74 companies selected to join, among these were two Estonian companies. In the third year, 3600+ applications and 3 successful Estonian companies.
This year, DIANA is seeking innovative deep tech solutions in six focus 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
Selected companies will receive €100,000 in contractual funding.Participants will also gain access to over 200 test centres, a tailored programme bridging defence and commercial sectors, and a network of top-tier mentors from across the Alliance. DIANA offers support and connections to help civilian-sector companies enter and excel at the traditionally high-barrier defence market.
Speakers:
Representative from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia
Representative from the Ministry of Defence of Estonia
Representative from NATO DIANA
Anne-Liisa Elbrecht, Head of NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator, Head of Tehnopol Accelerator
Bas Ooink (owner) & Matthijs Plat (COO), Blue Team Intelligence (2026 cohort of DIANA)
Triin Visnapuu-Sepp (COO), Spacedrip (2026 cohort of DIANA)
The session will conclude with a Q&A to address your questions.
Event Details
Date: June 19
Time: 13:00 - 14:30 (Estonian time)
Platform: Teams
This event is organized by the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator, which is led by Tehnopol in cooperation with Sparkup Tartu Science Park. Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, and the city of Tallinn.
Don’t Miss Out! Seize this chance to discover how the NATO DIANA program can support your innovative solutions in both defence and civilian markets!
The Teams link of the webinar will be sent to you after registration.
For more information, visit the NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator website https://www.tehnopol.ee/en/accelerator/nato-diana-estonian-accelerator/
The DIANA open call is accepting applications until 3 July. Learn more and apply directly through NATO DIANA at https://proposals.diana.tech/
We look forward to seeing you!
Please note, the webinar will not be recorded.