Programmes
Accelerating dual-use technologies through tailored programmes, expert mentorship and strategic connections.
How we run accelerator programmes
Our comprehensive approach to accelerating dual-use technologies combines intensive support, expert guidance and strategic connections.
Hybrid programme model
Tailored commercial, technical and investment-focused in-person sprints designed for individual startup needs, complemented by virtual workshops and thought leadership sessions.
Deep tech expertise
Build your next generation technologies through our tried and tested methodologies, structured with frontier technologies in mind.
Experts and mentor network
Validate your solution commercially and technically through our engaged mentorship and support networks.
Defence sector specialism
Coordinating direct connections for our network across the entire end to end defence supply chain and establishing critical links to industry, government, defence and finance.
Access to finance
Helping startups secure funding and refine investment strategies.
DIANA
DIANA is the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, an organisation established by NATO to find and accelerate dual-use innovation. DIANA empowers Europe's top dual-use startups to build commercial and financial resilience while strengthening defence capabilities. This six-month programme supports companies at TRL 5+, with selected ventures by DIANA invited to an extended growth phase. We provide tailored business acceleration, technical support and access to NATO's expansive network to drive success.
Programme timeline
6-month acceleration programme with international exposure
Cohort size
5-15 startups per cohort, selected from across NATO nations
Technology readiness
Supporting companies at TRL 5+
DASA
Delivered throughout the year, this DASA supported programme is designed exclusively for SMEs previously funded by DASA. This programme refines early innovations, providing bespoke support across critical areas of scale. Supporting DASA funded business with value add services on their commercialisation journeys.
Find out more
Get in touch to discuss opportunities in dual-use technology innovation.