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secure communications." }, { "slug": "biosistemika", "name": "Biosistemika", "country": "Slovenia", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://biosistemika.com", "description": "Develops DNA-based data storage and molecular biology tools for secure, high-density information encoding." }, { "slug": "cubiq-technologies", "name": "CUbiQ Technologies", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://cubiq-technologies.com", "description": "Develops quantum-inspired computing technologies for enhanced data processing and cryptography." }, { "slug": "eduworks", "name": "Eduworks", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://eduworks.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered talent intelligence and training optimisation software for defence workforce." }, { "slug": "factiverse", "name": "Factiverse", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://factiverse.ai", "description": "Develops AI fact-checking and information verification tools to detect misinformation." }, { "slug": "is-wireless", "name": "IS-Wireless", "country": "Poland", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://is-wireless.com", "description": "Develops software-defined radio access network (SD- RAN) solutions for resilient, secure mobile communications." }, { "slug": "kinnami-software-corporation", "name": "Kinnami Software Corporation", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://kinnami.com", "description": "Develops distributed, encrypted data management software for secure sharing across untrusted networks." }, { "slug": "mylanguage", "name": "myLanguage", "country": null, "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://mylanguage.me", "description": "Develops language processing and translation solutions for cross-alliance communication." }, { "slug": "quantropi", "name": "Quantropi", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://quantropi.com", "description": "Develops quantum-secure communications and cryptography products protecting against future quantum attacks." }, { "slug": "resquant", "name": "Resquant", "country": "Poland", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://resquant.com", "description": "Develops quantum-resistant encryption solutions for securing defence communications infrastructure." }, { "slug": "scaleout", "name": "Scaleout", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://scaleoutsystems.com", "description": "Develops federated machine learning solutions for collaborative AI training without sharing sensitive data." }, { "slug": "sdq-solutions-canada", "name": "SDQ Solutions Canada †", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops quantum-resistant authentication and anti- spoofing technology for PNT systems. † Also selected in the 2026 cohort (Contested Electromagnetic Environments challenge)." }, { "slug": "secublox-gmbh", "name": "secublox GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://secublox.com", "description": "Develops hardware security modules and trusted platform modules for secure defence electronics." }, { "slug": "starnav", "name": "STARNAV", "country": "France", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://starnav.fr", "description": "Develops advanced navigation and positioning technologies for GPS-denied environments." }, { "slug": "synaptrain-technologies-inc", "name": "Synaptrain Technologies Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops AI-driven simulation and training platforms for defence personnel cognitive enhancement." }, { "slug": "tactiql", "name": "TACTIQL", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Data & Information Security", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://tactiql.com", "description": "Develops tactical intelligence and query language tools for real-time battlefield data analysis." }, { "slug": "52-north-health", "name": "52 North Health", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://52north.health", "description": "Develops portable sensors for acute radiation syndrome detection to support medical resilience." }, { "slug": "belmont-diagnostics-sas", "name": "Belmont Diagnostics SAS", "country": "France", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://belmontdiagnostics.com", "description": "Develops rapid diagnostic systems for point-of-care medical testing in austere environments." }, { "slug": "cogitat", "name": "Cogitat", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://cogitat.io", "description": "Imperial College London spin-out developing brain- computer interfaces to decode brain signals for pilot and surgical training." }, { "slug": "flosonics-medical", "name": "Flosonics Medical", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://flosonicsmedical.com", "description": "Develops wearable, wireless ultrasound devices for non-invasive cardiac monitoring in field settings." }, { "slug": "gamma-pulse", "name": "Gamma Pulse", "country": "France", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://gamma-pulse.com", "description": "Develops pulsed electromagnetic field therapy devices for accelerating physical trauma recovery." }, { "slug": "interact-medical-technologies", "name": "Interact Medical Technologies", "country": "Türkiye", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://interact-technologies.com", "description": "Develops advanced medical training simulators for field medic preparation." }, { "slug": "manitty", "name": "MANITTY", "country": "France", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://manitty.com", "description": "Develops wearable exoskeleton and assistive robotics to enhance soldier physical performance." }, { "slug": "neuroverse", "name": "Neuroverse", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://neuroverseinc.com", "description": "Develops neurotechnology applications for cognitive enhancement in military contexts." }, { "slug": "qidni-labs-inc", "name": "Qidni Labs Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://qidni.life", "description": "Develops wearable, portable dialysis technology for life- sustaining care in remote environments." }, { "slug": "quriegen", "name": "QurieGen", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://quriegen.com", "description": "Develops genomic and biological tools for personalised health monitoring and performance optimisation." }, { "slug": "realnose-inc", "name": "RealNose Inc", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://realnose.ai", "description": "Develops electronic nose technology for rapid detection of chemical and biological hazards." }, { "slug": "sensible-biotechnologies", "name": "Sensible Biotechnologies", "country": null, "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://sensible.bio", "description": "Develops biosensor and biotechnology platforms for real-time health and environmental monitoring." }, { "slug": "swaza", "name": "Swaza", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Human Health & Performance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://swaza.life", "description": "Develops AI-powered decision support and medical triage tools for emergency and combat casualty care." }, { "slug": "ai-gpr-ltd", "name": "AI GPR Ltd", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://ai-gpr.com", "description": "Develops AI-enhanced ground-penetrating radar systems for subsurface detection of threats." }, { "slug": "ai-verse", "name": "AI Verse", "country": "France", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://ai-verse.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered sensor fusion and scene understanding for enhanced surveillance applications." }, { "slug": "elfys-oy", "name": "ElFys Oy", "country": "Finland", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://elfys.fi", "description": "Develops electro-optical sensing and detector technologies for precision surveillance." }, { "slug": "inemsens-j-d-o-o", "name": "InEMsens j.d.o.o.", "country": "Croatia", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops electromagnetic sensors and monitoring systems for detecting EM threats." }, { "slug": "kelluu", "name": "Kelluu", "country": "Finland", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://kelluu.com", "description": "Develops hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for persistent surveillance of critical infrastructure." }, { "slug": "mantacus-inc", "name": "Mantacus Inc", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://mantacus.com", "description": "Develops advanced sonar and acoustic sensing systems for underwater surveillance and mine detection." }, { "slug": "metahelios-ltd", "name": "Metahelios Ltd", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://metahelios.co.uk", "description": "Develops satellite-based multispectral and hyperspectral sensing for ISR applications." }, { "slug": "raymetrics-s-a", "name": "Raymetrics S.A.", "country": "Greece", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://raymetrics.com", "description": "Develops LIDAR systems for remote atmospheric sensing and airspace surveillance." }, { "slug": "rvmagnetics-a-s", "name": "RVmagnetics, a.s.", "country": "Slovakia", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://rvmagnetics.com", "description": "Develops micro-wire magnetic field sensors for structural health monitoring and EM sensing." }, { "slug": "saraniasat-inc", "name": "SaraniaSat Inc.", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://saraniasat.com", "description": "Develops small satellite platforms for persistent Earth observation and communications intelligence." }, { "slug": "sb-tech-uk-ltd", "name": "SB Tech UK Ltd", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops advanced sensor and detection technologies for border security and military surveillance." }, { "slug": "thothx-radar-espacial-lda", "name": "THOTHX - Radar Espacial, LDA", "country": "Portugal", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://thothx.com", "description": "Develops space radar and signal intelligence systems for space situational awareness." }, { "slug": "winse-power-oy", "name": "Winse Power Oy", "country": "Finland", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://winsepower.com", "description": "Develops wind energy and sensor integration platforms for persistent, low-power remote monitoring." }, { "slug": "zelim", "name": "Zelim", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2025", "challengeArea": "Sensing & Surveillance", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": true, "website": "https://zelim.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered search and rescue technology using computer vision to detect people in water." }, { "slug": "arke-telekom-muhendislik", "name": "Arke Telekom Mühendislik", "country": "Türkiye", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://arketel.com", "description": "Develops resilient autonomous communications for tactical UAV operations in GNSS-denied environments." }, { "slug": "atlas-innovative-technologies", "name": "Atlas Innovative Technologies", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://atlasinnotech.com", "description": "Develops modular, resilient battlefield communications using decentralised fibre-optic network architecture." }, { "slug": "beechat-network-systems-ltd", "name": "Beechat Network Systems Ltd.", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops infrastructure-independent mesh communications hardened with post-quantum cryptography." }, { "slug": "belfort", "name": "Belfort", "country": "Belgium", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://belfortlabs.com", "description": "Enables encrypted computing to process sensitive data in contested environments." }, { "slug": "celare-quantum-communications", "name": "Celare Quantum Communications", "country": "Denmark", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://celare-quantum.com", "description": "Develops continuous-variable QKD hardware designed to integrate with existing fibre-optic infrastructure." }, { "slug": "deployx", "name": "DeployX", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://deployx.com", "description": "Develops plasma-enhanced, electrically small antennas for resilient decentralised communications." }, { "slug": "enclaive-gmbh", "name": "Enclaive GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://enclaive.io", "description": "Provides resilient post-quantum 5G infrastructure for contested and disaster environments." }, { "slug": "jet-connectivity", "name": "JET Connectivity", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://jet-eng.co.uk", "description": "Develops cognitive 5G/6G with integrated access, backhaul, and positioning, navigation & timing." }, { "slug": "nantenna", "name": "NanTenna", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://nantennarf.com", "description": "Develops an ultra-small-form-factor, dual-port, dual- band S- and C-band MIMO antenna." }, { "slug": "neuron-innovations", "name": "Neuron Innovations", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://neuron.world", "description": "Develops secure edge infrastructure for autonomous communication and AI coordination." }, { "slug": "pan-galactic-corporation", "name": "Pan Galactic Corporation", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://pangalactic.io", "description": "Develops quantum-safe, decentralised multi-domain communications for space and defence missions." }, { "slug": "qoherent", "name": "Qoherent", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://qoherent.ai", "description": "Develops intelligent, adaptive and resilient 5G payload for mobile ad hoc networking." }, { "slug": "tightbeam-photonics", "name": "Tightbeam Photonics", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops photonic beam-forming technology for secure, high-bandwidth free-space optical communications." }, { "slug": "vidoc-security-lab", "name": "Vidoc Security Lab", "country": "Poland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops automated vulnerability research and security assessment tools for defence software." }, { "slug": "viss", "name": "VISS", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Advanced Communication Technologies", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://viss.cc", "description": "Develops hardware-enforced endpoint protection preventing remote cyber compromise." }, { "slug": "aegisx", "name": "AegisX", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://aegisx.com", "description": "Develops technology for detecting and tracking low- flying fibre-optic guided drones." }, { "slug": "aerix-systems", "name": "Aerix Systems", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://aerix-systems.com", "description": "Develops a versatile interceptor drone with omnidirectional propulsion for counter-UAS missions." }, { "slug": "alias-robotics-s-l", "name": "ALIAS ROBOTICS, S.L.", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops AI-driven cybersecurity for robots and other complex or critical infrastructure." }, { "slug": "alpha-autonomy", "name": "Alpha Autonomy", "country": "Greece", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://alpha-autonomy.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered autonomous UAV swarms for resilient low-altitude ISR in denied environments." }, { "slug": "arcani", "name": "Arcani", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://arcani.ai", "description": "Uses acoustic sensing to detect threats invisible to conventional optical or radar sensors." }, { "slug": "delian-alliance-industries", "name": "Delian Alliance Industries", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Builds autonomous defence systems including GNSS- denied UAV navigation and surveillance." }, { "slug": "dronetector-limited", "name": "DroneTector Limited", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops research and experimental capabilities for drone detection and counter-UAS systems." }, { "slug": "hydrogen-in-motion", "name": "Hydrogen in Motion", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hydrogeninmotion.com", "description": "Develops lightweight, modular hydrogen energy storage for unmanned systems (UxS)." }, { "slug": "mara", "name": "Mara", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://mara.inc", "description": "Develops simultaneous 360-degree protection against large swarms of EW-resistant drones." }, { "slug": "neuralagent", "name": "NeuralAgent", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://neuralagent.ai", "description": "Develops sovereign, cloud-free AI for resilient multi- domain operations." }, { "slug": "pliant-energy-systems-inc", "name": "Pliant Energy Systems Inc", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://pliantenergy.com", "description": "Develops a stealthy amphibious robot for ISR and mine countermeasures in nearshore environments." }, { "slug": "robotto", "name": "Robotto", "country": "Denmark", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://robotto.ai", "description": "Develops Spectre: an autonomous, vision-based, GPS- free and EW-resilient autonomy module." }, { "slug": "vizgard", "name": "Vizgard", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://vizgard.com", "description": "Develops distributed visual autonomy for scalable management of AI-enabled autonomous fleets." }, { "slug": "wave-sciences", "name": "Wave Sciences", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Autonomy & Unmanned Systems", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://wavesciencescorp.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered 3D acoustic software for isolating sound sources in complex environments." }, { "slug": "adamantq", "name": "AdamantQ", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://adamantq.com", "description": "Develops diamond spin-based rugged sensors for navigation across land, sea and space." }, { "slug": "amorphiq", "name": "AmorphiQ", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://amorphiq.co.uk", "description": "Combines AI with a quantum dynamic engine to analyse contested electromagnetic environments." }, { "slug": "cx2", "name": "CX2", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://cx2.com", "description": "Develops electromagnetic protection and countermeasures for 21st-century drone warfare." }, { "slug": "evolunar", "name": "Evolunar", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://evolunar.com", "description": "Develops navigation technology for operation in contested electromagnetic environments." }, { "slug": "fasmetrics-sa", "name": "FASMETRICS SA", "country": "Greece", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://fasmetrics.com", "description": "Develops edge-point adaptive antenna beamforming for contested electromagnetic environments." }, { "slug": "fossa-systems", "name": "FOSSA Systems", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://fossa.systems", "description": "Develops LEO-based electromagnetic intelligence for sovereign situational awareness." }, { "slug": "lsmedical", "name": "LSMedical", "country": "Estonia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://lsmedical.net", "description": "Develops precision-engineered, rare-earth-free magnets for electromagnetic applications." }, { "slug": "odysseus-space", "name": "Odysseus Space", "country": "Luxembourg", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://odysseusspace.com", "description": "Develops secure data-link solutions for contested and congested electromagnetic environments." }, { "slug": "oledcomm", "name": "OLEDCOMM", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://oledcomm.net", "description": "Develops light-based, unjammable connectivity for stealthy drone operations." }, { "slug": "perf-drone-systems", "name": "Perf Drone Systems", "country": "Poland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://perfdrones.com", "description": "Develops secure, long-range radio communications for defence drones." }, { "slug": "rotonium", "name": "Rotonium", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://rotonium.com", "description": "Develops OAM tunnel communications through jammed battlefields." }, { "slug": "sdq-solutions-canada-2", "name": "SDQ Solutions Canada †", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops quantum-resistant authentication and anti- spoofing for PNT systems. † Also selected in the 2025 cohort (Data & Information Security challenge)." }, { "slug": "slipstream-engineering-design-ltd", "name": "Slipstream Engineering Design Ltd", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops wideband communications and sensor payloads for contested EM environments." }, { "slug": "tern", "name": "TERN", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://tern.ai", "description": "Develops resilient, GNSS-free navigation for assured mobility in contested environments." }, { "slug": "testnor", "name": "Testnor", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Contested Electromagnetic Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://testnor.com", "description": "Provides a GNSS-denied test environment for harsh Arctic conditions and EW scenarios." }, { "slug": "canadian-strategic-missions-corp", "name": "Canadian Strategic Missions Corp.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://csmc-scms.ca", "description": "Develops remote monitoring for Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) and critical energy infrastructure." }, { "slug": "connect-robotics", "name": "Connect Robotics", "country": "Portugal", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://connect-robotics.com", "description": "Develops autonomous drone systems transforming logistics capabilities in challenging environments." }, { "slug": "copsys-technologies-inc", "name": "Copsys Technologies Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://copsys.ca", "description": "Addresses corrosion and biofouling challenges in marine infrastructure." }, { "slug": "e-peas", "name": "e-peas", "country": "Belgium", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://e-peas.com", "description": "Provides ICs for energy-autonomous sensors for infrastructure monitoring and logistics." }, { "slug": "ethicronics", "name": "Ethicronics", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://ethicronics.com", "description": "Develops software to verify hardware integrity and authenticity across defence supply chains." }, { "slug": "fieldmade", "name": "Fieldmade", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://fieldmade.com", "description": "Enhances military readiness through on-demand part production close to the point of need." }, { "slug": "hydro-road-limited", "name": "Hydro Road Limited", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hydro-road.com", "description": "Develops terrain and road stabilisation technology for critical infrastructure." }, { "slug": "incas", "name": "INCAS", "country": "Romania", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://incas.ro", "description": "Delivers energy-efficient, out-of-autoclave moulds for UAV composite structures." }, { "slug": "incendia-canada-inc", "name": "Incendia Canada Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://incendia.ca", "description": "Develops an AI-powered environmental detector that wirelessly coordinates emergency response." }, { "slug": "knitronix", "name": "Knitronix", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://knitronix.com", "description": "Develops monitoring systems for civil and military large infrastructure health." }, { "slug": "niricson", "name": "Niricson", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://niricson.com", "description": "Develops non-destructive testing technology to make critical infrastructure safer." }, { "slug": "pek-automotive-d-o-o", "name": "PEK AUTOMOTIVE D.O.O.", "country": "Slovenia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://pekauto.com", "description": "Develops last-mile logistics platforms for challenging terrain and defence operations." }, { "slug": "robotina-d-o-o", "name": "ROBOTINA d.o.o.", "country": "Slovenia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://robotina.com", "description": "Delivers secure, rugged and autonomous power and battery management for military deployments." }, { "slug": "safety-bolt-ab", "name": "Safety Bolt AB", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://safety-bolt.com", "description": "Develops smart bolt technology securing infrastructure and extending its operational lifetime." }, { "slug": "simularge", "name": "Simularge", "country": "Türkiye", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Critical Infrastructure & Logistics", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://simularge.com", "description": "Applies physics-informed AI for reliable defence production simulation and quality assurance." }, { "slug": "aereus", "name": "Aereus", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://aereus.de", "description": "Develops an AI-powered, multimodal data engine for scene intelligence and situational awareness." }, { "slug": "aktiver", "name": "Aktiver", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops multi-modal data fusion for decision advantage and information dominance." }, { "slug": "blue-team-intelligence", "name": "Blue Team Intelligence", "country": null, "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops threat intelligence and cyber defence analytics for proactive blue-team operations." }, { "slug": "c2grid", "name": "C2GRID", "country": "Estonia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://c2grid.com", "description": "Fuses battlefield data with AI for real-time 3D awareness and accelerated decisions." }, { "slug": "culturepulse", "name": "CulturePulse", "country": "Slovakia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://culturepulse.ai", "description": "Develops psychologically realistic digital twins for operational foresight and adversary modelling." }, { "slug": "datambit-limited", "name": "DATAMBIT Limited", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://datambit.com", "description": "Develops AI deepfake detection tools to secure operational integrity and strategic decisions." }, { "slug": "datifex", "name": "Datifex", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://datifex.com", "description": "Develops software platforms for digital twins and industrial metaverses for operational planning." }, { "slug": "exentech", "name": "Exentech", "country": null, "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops AI-driven analytics and decision support tools for complex operational environments." }, { "slug": "globvision-inc", "name": "GlobVision Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://globvision.com", "description": "Develops Space Common Operating Picture (SCOP) for advanced data-assisted decision making." }, { "slug": "hightek", "name": "HIGHTEK", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hightek.it", "description": "Develops interoperable cloud intelligence fusing data into predictive awareness." }, { "slug": "inovectech", "name": "InovecTech", "country": "Czechia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://inovec.tech", "description": "Develops next-generation surveillance using dynamic vision-based virtual sensors and AI." }, { "slug": "northstar-earth-space", "name": "NorthStar Earth & Space", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops space-based Earth observation and space situational awareness data services." }, { "slug": "skyfi", "name": "SkyFi", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://skyfi.com", "description": "Develops geospatial solutions for mobility decision support in contested conditions." }, { "slug": "vig-sec-drone-s-l", "name": "VIG-SEC DRONE S.L.", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://vigsecdrone.com", "description": "Develops dynamic, secure and interoperable airspace management for multi-domain operations." }, { "slug": "xrf", "name": "XRF", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Data Assisted Decision Making", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://xrf.ai", "description": "Develops unified multi-source data platforms for shared, real-time situational awareness." }, { "slug": "airloom-energy", "name": "Airloom Energy", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://airloom.energy", "description": "Develops utility-scale, low-cost wind energy systems built for resilient operation at remote sites." }, { "slug": "atom-h2", "name": "ATOM H2", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://atomh2.com", "description": "Develops hybrid solar-battery-hydrogen systems providing reliable off-grid and backup power." }, { "slug": "avju-solutions-as", "name": "Avju Solutions AS", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://avju.com", "description": "Develops autonomous sensor networks for resilient energy monitoring in critical infrastructure." }, { "slug": "boson-energy", "name": "Boson Energy", "country": "Luxembourg", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://bosonenergy.com", "description": "Builds energy and fuel supply resilience from local waste at fossil-competitive cost." }, { "slug": "calyos", "name": "CALYOS", "country": "Belgium", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://calyos-tm.com", "description": "Develops passive cooling for energy-efficient, resilient and mission-ready data centres." }, { "slug": "exonetik", "name": "Exonetik", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://exonetik.com", "description": "Develops a fuel-flexible turbogenerator for resilient, efficient mobile and microgrid power." }, { "slug": "flatlight", "name": "Flatlight", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://flatlight.fr", "description": "Develops next-generation light modulators disrupting data centre efficiency." }, { "slug": "grengine-inc", "name": "Grengine Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://grengine.com", "description": "Develops cyber-secure, rapid-deploy modular energy systems for austere and off-grid environments." }, { "slug": "helicoid-industries-inc", "name": "Helicoid Industries Inc.", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://helicoidind.com", "description": "Develops bio-inspired composite structures for resilient multi-environment operations." }, { "slug": "lux", "name": "LUX", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://luxindustries.co.uk", "description": "Develops on-site, on-demand production, storage and dispensing of green liquid hydrogen." }, { "slug": "novac", "name": "Novac", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://novacsupercap.com", "description": "Develops modular embedded supercapacitor-based UPS for resilient microgrids." }, { "slug": "solarinblue", "name": "SolarinBlue", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://solarinblue.com", "description": "Develops fast (re-)deployment of floating solar farms in remote and maritime locations." }, { "slug": "solarsteam-inc", "name": "SOLARSTEAM INC.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://solarsteam.ca", "description": "Develops liquid cooling solutions powering data sovereignty through renewable energy." }, { "slug": "taurion-batteries-gmbh", "name": "TAURiON Batteries GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://taurion-batteries.com", "description": "Develops sodium anodes for high-density, affordable energy storage from local materials." }, { "slug": "exeger-operations-ab", "name": "Exeger Operations AB", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Energy & Power", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://exeger.com", "description": "Develops Powerfoyle, a self-charging solar cell material that converts any light to energy, enabling self-powered sensors and autonomous systems for defence field operations." }, { "slug": "aboa-space-research-oy", "name": "Aboa Space Research Oy", "country": "Finland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops biomedical and health monitoring research in support of extreme-environment operations." }, { "slug": "auxsys", "name": "AUXSYS", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://auxsys.com", "description": "Develops robotic exoskeletons to support and augment soldiers in physically demanding missions." }, { "slug": "avivo-biomedical-inc", "name": "Avivo Biomedical Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://avivobio.com", "description": "Develops a whole-blood conversion unit converting A, B and AB-type blood into universal blood." }, { "slug": "beyond-blood-diagnostics", "name": "Beyond Blood Diagnostics", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops rapid blood diagnostics and point-of-care testing for battlefield medical triage." }, { "slug": "biocellis", "name": "Biocellis", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://biocellis.com", "description": "Develops ultrasensitive and ultrafast immunoassays for rapid toxin detection." }, { "slug": "cohesys", "name": "Cohesys", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://cohesys.ca", "description": "Develops a drillless bone-fracture fixation solution for austere surgical environments." }, { "slug": "deep-breathe-inc", "name": "Deep Breathe Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://deepbreathe.ai", "description": "Develops on-edge, multi-diagnostic AI for real-time detection of traumatic torso injuries." }, { "slug": "elitac-wearables", "name": "Elitac Wearables", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://elitacwearables.com", "description": "Develops wearable systems reducing cognitive load and improving situational awareness." }, { "slug": "gutsee-health", "name": "GutSee Health", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops precision phage therapy for treating battlefield infections resistant to antibiotics." }, { "slug": "herges-detection-gmbh", "name": "Herges Detection GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops detection technologies for biological and chemical threat agents." }, { "slug": "hourglass-medical", "name": "Hourglass Medical", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hourglasstechworks.com", "description": "Develops a rugged, head-worn telemedicine device for hands-free use in austere environments." }, { "slug": "lightox", "name": "LightOx", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://lightox.co.uk", "description": "Develops photodynamic therapeutics and research tools for field wound treatment." }, { "slug": "lysando-innovations-lab-gmbh", "name": "Lysando Innovations Lab GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops anti-infective solutions for treating drug- resistant bacterial infections in the field." }, { "slug": "new-platelet-company-npc", "name": "New Platelet Company (NPC)", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops synthetic platelet products for haemorrhage control in combat casualty care." }, { "slug": "reblood-rx", "name": "ReBlood Rx", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Human Resilience & Biotechnology", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://rebloodrx.com", "description": "Develops reliable oxygen delivery solutions as alternatives to blood transfusion in trauma care." }, { "slug": "amphitrite", "name": "AMPHITRITE", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://amphitrite.fr", "description": "Fuses satellite and in-situ data to map ocean sound speed and support sonar detection." }, { "slug": "cleardrop", "name": "ClearDrop", "country": "France", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://cleardrop.tech", "description": "Develops acoustic surface-wave cleaning to keep optical systems operational in adverse weather." }, { "slug": "composite-energy-technologies-llc", "name": "Composite Energy Technologies, LLC", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops composite energy systems for sustained maritime platform operation." }, { "slug": "eye2drive", "name": "Eye2Drive", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://eye2drive.com", "description": "Delivers AI-ready CMOS sensors enhancing situational awareness in critical lighting conditions." }, { "slug": "hefring-marine", "name": "Hefring Marine", "country": "Iceland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hefringmarine.com", "description": "Develops AI capabilities for maritime domain awareness using existing shipboard assets." }, { "slug": "hyperkelp", "name": "HYPERKELP", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hyperkelp.com", "description": "Develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent, low-cost maritime situational awareness." }, { "slug": "lux-bio", "name": "Lux Bio", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://luxbio.ca", "description": "Develops bioluminescent, biodegradable illumination providing safe, sustainable light on demand." }, { "slug": "maps-messaging-bv", "name": "MAPS Messaging BV", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops maritime communication systems for reliable data exchange in at-sea operations." }, { "slug": "oceano-robotics", "name": "Oceano Robotics", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://oceanorobotics.com", "description": "Develops underwater monitoring and surveillance for submarine cables and infrastructure." }, { "slug": "orpheus-ocean", "name": "Orpheus Ocean", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://orpheusocean.com", "description": "Develops scalable autonomous platforms for deep- seabed monitoring and surveillance." }, { "slug": "quantum-quest", "name": "Quantum Quest", "country": "Poland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://quantum-quest.tech", "description": "Develops a modular autopilot for autonomous underwater vehicle operations." }, { "slug": "stratesea-technology-inc", "name": "StrateSea Technology, Inc.", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops strategic undersea systems for persistent maritime surveillance and domain awareness." }, { "slug": "unplugged", "name": "Unplugged", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://unplugged.no", "description": "Develops wireless subsea power and data enabling mobile, continuous AUV operations." }, { "slug": "vatn-systems", "name": "Vatn Systems", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://vatnsystems.com", "description": "Develops low-cost modular autonomous underwater vehicles for multi-mission undersea operations." }, { "slug": "victus-technologies-inc", "name": "VICTUS Technologies, Inc.", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Maritime Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops technologies for rapid maritime response and expeditionary undersea operations." }, { "slug": "alchemy", "name": "Alchemy", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://alchemynano.com", "description": "Develops nanoparticle-based thermal camouflage for personnel and equipment." }, { "slug": "aviant-as", "name": "Aviant AS", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://aviant.no", "description": "Develops VTOL drone systems for long-range logistics delivery in harsh Arctic climates." }, { "slug": "chimera-energy", "name": "Chimera Energy", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://chimera-energy.com", "description": "Develops portable energy storage systems optimised for extreme cold environments." }, { "slug": "drone-city", "name": "Drone City", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://dronecity.ai", "description": "Develops heavy-lift UAVs with advanced autonomy for operations in extreme conditions." }, { "slug": "fireswarm-solutions", "name": "FireSwarm Solutions", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://fireswarmsolutions.com", "description": "Develops DASA-controlled ultra-heavy-lift drone swarms for extreme-environment operations." }, { "slug": "gbatteries-energy-canada-inc", "name": "GBatteries Energy Canada Inc.", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops advanced battery technology maintaining performance in extreme temperatures." }, { "slug": "hellstern-medical-gmbh", "name": "Hellstern Medical GmbH", "country": "Germany", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hellstern-med.com", "description": "Develops a cyber-physical surgeon support system enabling surgical care under field conditions." }, { "slug": "infrahex-s-r-o", "name": "InfraHex s.r.o.", "country": "Czechia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://infrahex.com", "description": "Develops multispectral camouflage protecting personnel and equipment from thermal detection." }, { "slug": "marble-aerospace-limited", "name": "Marble Aerospace Limited", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://marble.aero", "description": "Develops fleets of high-speed UAVs with autonomous robotic hangars for rapidly deployable ISR." }, { "slug": "mesodyne", "name": "Mesodyne", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://mesodyne.com", "description": "Develops silent, reliable portable power generation from any fuel source." }, { "slug": "microbium", "name": "Microbium", "country": "Slovenia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://microbium.si", "description": "Develops an autonomous, plug-and-play microbiological sentinel for extreme environments." }, { "slug": "seatom-technologies", "name": "SEATOM Technologies", "country": "Finland", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://seatom.fi", "description": "Develops a submersible microreactor for resilient, long- endurance naval and seabed power." }, { "slug": "sinteg-systems", "name": "SINTEG Systems", "country": "Netherlands", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://sintegsystems.com", "description": "Develops in-situ inspection systems for adhesive bondlines in composite materials." }, { "slug": "spacedrip-ou", "name": "Spacedrip OÜ", "country": "Estonia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://spacedrip.com", "description": "Develops autonomous containerised freshwater- logistics and water-reuse systems." }, { "slug": "volta-space-technologies", "name": "Volta Space Technologies", "country": "Canada", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Operations in Extreme Environments", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops rocket propulsion and launch vehicle technology for space access in extreme conditions." }, { "slug": "adaptronics", "name": "Adaptronics", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://adaptronics.it", "description": "Develops versatile, energy-efficient electro-adhesion technology for object manipulation in space." }, { "slug": "alba-orbital", "name": "Alba Orbital", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://albaorbital.com", "description": "Develops very small commercial Earth-observation satellites for more frequent imaging coverage." }, { "slug": "applied-atomics", "name": "Applied Atomics", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops new propulsion systems for space mobility networks." }, { "slug": "bruhnbruhn-innovation", "name": "BruhnBruhn Innovation", "country": "Sweden", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops novel space infrastructure and satellite components for resilient orbital operations." }, { "slug": "capsule-corporation-srl", "name": "Capsule Corporation srl", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://capsule-corp.biz", "description": "Develops water-based propulsion to streamline satellite integration, testing and deployment." }, { "slug": "deep-space-energy", "name": "Deep Space Energy", "country": "Latvia", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://deepspaceenergy.space", "description": "Develops resilient radioisotope power for satellite manoeuvring and non-kinetic threat defence." }, { "slug": "ecosmic", "name": "Ecosmic", "country": "Italy", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://ecosmic.space", "description": "Develops the operating system for space security and resilient orbital domain awareness." }, { "slug": "kreios-space", "name": "Kreios Space", "country": "Spain", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://kreiosspace.com", "description": "Develops fuel-free atmospheric propulsion enabling Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations." }, { "slug": "mithril-technologies-inc", "name": "Mithril Technologies, Inc.", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": null, "description": "Develops advanced satellite systems and space technologies for resilient orbital operations." }, { "slug": "neuraspace", "name": "Neuraspace", "country": "Portugal", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://neuraspace.com", "description": "Develops an AI-driven space-defence platform for autonomous and secure orbital operations." }, { "slug": "space-power-ltd", "name": "Space Power Ltd.", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://space-power.com", "description": "Develops laser systems to wirelessly augment solar- panel output in space." }, { "slug": "space-solar", "name": "Space Solar", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://spacesolar.co.uk", "description": "Develops large modular space structures for situational awareness, power and aperture." }, { "slug": "spaceflux-ltd", "name": "Spaceflux Ltd.", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://spaceflux.io", "description": "Develops predictive AI for resilient space operations and anticipatory space awareness." }, { "slug": "spectra-defence-limited", "name": "Spectra Defence Limited", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://spectra-defence.com", "description": "Develops space-imaging technology to improve understanding of objects and activity in orbit." }, { "slug": "warpware-attx-inc", "name": "WarpWare (ATTX Inc.)", "country": "United States", "cohort": "2026", "challengeArea": "Resilient Space Operations", "fundingType": "grant", "phase2": false, "website": "https://warpware.co", "description": "Develops on-orbit debris-characterisation technology for sustainable access to space." }, { "slug": "matrix-pro-sims", "name": "Matrix Pro Sims", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://matrixprosims.com", "description": "Provides COTS wargaming and simulation software (Command Professional Edition) for military training, operational analysis, and multi-domain modelling across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains." }, { "slug": "hadean", "name": "Hadean", "country": "United Kingdom", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://hadean.com", "description": "Develops AI-powered large-scale simulation and command & control software (dominAI, populAI) using distributed cloud computing to accelerate decision- making and reduce cognitive load for commanders." }, { "slug": "watchtower-labs", "name": "Watchtower Labs", "country": "United States", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://watchtowerlabs.ai", "description": "AI-first defence startup developing multi-agent systems for logistics decision support, simulation modelling, and operational planning in contested environments; holds US DIU prototype contracts." }, { "slug": "flai", "name": "Flai", "country": "Slovenia", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://flai.ai", "description": "Develops AI-driven LiDAR and point cloud processing (FlaiCortex engine) to generate tactical terrain maps and 3D spatial intelligence; supports OAKOC analysis and air-gapped sovereign deployment." }, { "slug": "grist-mill-exchange", "name": "Grist Mill Exchange", "country": "United States", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://gristmillexchange.com", "description": "Operates a commercial data marketplace connecting defence and government customers with 375+ vetted data providers via anonymised, secure procurement channels to accelerate mission-critical data access." }, { "slug": "decent-cybersecurity", "name": "Decent Cybersecurity", "country": "Czechia", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://decentcybersecurity.eu", "description": "Develops quantum-resistant cybersecurity, AI-driven threat detection, and blockchain-based security solutions for critical infrastructure including defence, space, and unmanned systems." }, { "slug": "ete-technology", "name": "ETE Technology", "country": "Türkiye", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://etetechnology.com", "description": "NATO-certified defence software company developing multi-domain simulation (hymots®), AI-enabled ISR fusion (nginr®), and education/training/exercise systems for joint warfare environments." }, { "slug": "onebrief", "name": "Onebrief", "country": "United States", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://onebrief.com", "description": "Develops a cloud-based Command Decision Platform integrating agentic AI, real-time data, and collaborative planning tools to modernise military staff processes across all US services and coalition partners." }, { "slug": "picogrid", "name": "Picogrid", "country": "United States", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://picogrid.com", "description": "Provides an open-architecture integration platform (Legion API) that unifies disparate military sensors, drones, and autonomous systems into a single real-time C2 network; selected to support Project Maven across NATO." }, { "slug": "levato-as", "name": "Levato AS", "country": "Norway", "cohort": "warfighters", "challengeArea": "Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters", "fundingType": "contractual funding", "phase2": false, "website": "https://levato.no", "description": "Develops Vantage, a cloud-native wargaming and decision-support platform enabling commanders to explore courses of action via high-speed simulation and AI-agent analysis for multi-domain operational planning." } ] }