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NATO DIANA Challenge Programme

Supports accelerator for dual-use deep-tech startups across NATO member nations non-dilutive grant through the NATO DIANA Challenge Programme.

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NATO DIANA Challenge Programme is the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic's annual route for dual-use deep-tech startups from NATO member states. It sits inside NATO's innovation system and is designed to move civilian technologies toward defense-relevant use without losing commercial discipline.

Selected companies receive €100,000 in non-dilutive funding in Phase 1, with t…

Industries covered
AerospaceAIBiotechCybersecurityDefenseEnergy TechHardwareQuantumRoboticsSpace
Grants under NATO DIANA Challenge Programme

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

NATO DIANA Challenge Programme
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Funds for-profit deep-tech companies from any NATO member nation that are developing dual-use solutions to critical defence and security challenges, through competitive annual and dynamic challenge calls.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.diana.nato.int