NATO DIANA: Human Resilience & Biotechnology
15 companies were selected under the Human Resilience & Biotechnology challenge across the 2026 cohort, representing 7 countries.
Countries represented
All 15 companies
Aboa Space Research Oy
FIFinland · 2026 cohort
Develops biomedical and health monitoring research in support of extreme-environment operations.
AUXSYS
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops robotic exoskeletons to support and augment soldiers in physically demanding missions.
Avivo Biomedical Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops a whole-blood conversion unit converting A, B and AB-type blood into universal blood.
Beyond Blood Diagnostics
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops rapid blood diagnostics and point-of-care testing for battlefield medical triage.
Biocellis
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops ultrasensitive and ultrafast immunoassays for rapid toxin detection.
Cohesys
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops a drillless bone-fracture fixation solution for austere surgical environments.
Deep Breathe Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops on-edge, multi-diagnostic AI for real-time detection of traumatic torso injuries.
Elitac Wearables
NLNetherlands · 2026 cohort
Develops wearable systems reducing cognitive load and improving situational awareness.
GutSee Health
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops precision phage therapy for treating battlefield infections resistant to antibiotics.
Herges Detection GmbH
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops detection technologies for biological and chemical threat agents.
Hourglass Medical
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops a rugged, head-worn telemedicine device for hands-free use in austere environments.
LightOx
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops photodynamic therapeutics and research tools for field wound treatment.
Lysando Innovations Lab GmbH
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops anti-infective solutions for treating drug- resistant bacterial infections in the field.
New Platelet Company (NPC)
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops synthetic platelet products for haemorrhage control in combat casualty care.
ReBlood Rx
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops reliable oxygen delivery solutions as alternatives to blood transfusion in trauma care.
Related challenge areas
Data reviewed 2026-08-23. Programme source: diana.nato.int. See the methodology.