NATO DIANAThe NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic
The NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is leveraging the depth of expertise and breadth of access in the NATO member countries to source future capabilities from Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) innovators and create a pipeline that grows and strengthens the transatlantic dual-use innovation ecosystem in NATO countries.
The goal is to preserve NATO’s competitive edge in collective defence and security while incentivizing commercial innovators to deliver solutions for these fields.
Objective of NATO DIANA Program
The NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program aims to provide high-tech companies and dual-use innovators access to NATO resources, including grant funding, accelerator programming, and pathways to adapt their solutions for defence and security needs.
The program focuses on emerging and disruptive technologies that present opportunities and threats to NATO and its allies. The NATO DIANA program seeks to unite the best and brightest innovators across NATO countries to ensure NATO is well-prepared to protect its member nations and nearly one billion citizens.
Eligibility
All technology and engineering companies and nonprofit organizations in NATO countries are eligible to access NATO DIANA funding opportunities.
Locations
NATO DIANA comprises a network of 11 affiliated accelerator sites and 91 test centres in innovation hubs across the NATO countries. NATO DIANA’s regional offices are in London and Halifax, with a regional hub in Tallinn.
NATO DIANA Accelerator Sites
NATO DIANA Test Centres
Process
The first challenge will be launched in 2023, and NATO DIANA is building relationships with innovators, investors, mentors and potential teammates.
How can we help?
If your company is headquartered in a NATO member nation and building a dual-use technology solution in the areas listed below, we can help you access NATO DIANA funding opportunities and business development resources.
- artificial intelligence (AI),
- data,
- autonomy,
- quantum-enabled technologies,
- biotechnology,
- hypersonic technologies,
- space,
- novel materials and manufacturing, and
- energy and propulsion.