The NATO Defense Accelerator DIANA launched the 2nd year of technology challenges. DIANA represents a key alliance tool for the search and support of technology companies with a focus on start-ups in the field of breakthrough and emerging dual-use technologies with a defense application.

Challenges for 2024 are announced in 5 areas:

• Energetics
• Data and information security
• Sensing and sensorics
• Human health and performance
• Critical infrastructure and logistics

At the same time, intersection areas are also identified within the technological areas:

• space technology
• endurance
• sustainability

Within DIANA, you can get:

• Direct financial grant (€100,000, up to €300,000 in case of success and advancement to the second phase)
• Access to NATO markets
• An opportunity to test the technology
• Involvement in an acceleration program and a network of mentors and experts from business, state administration, and the military environment
• Connection with investors and defense industry companies
• Possibility of subsequent investment from the NATO Innovation Fund

Applications can be submitted until August 9, 2024 on the official DIANA website.