Challenge area

NATO DIANA: Human Resilience & Biotechnology

15 companies were selected under the Human Resilience & Biotechnology challenge across the 2026 cohort, representing 7 countries.

Companies
15
Countries
7
Phase 2
0

Countries represented

All 15 companies

Aboa Space Research Oy

FI

Finland · 2026 cohort

Develops biomedical and health monitoring research in support of extreme-environment operations.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

AUXSYS

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops robotic exoskeletons to support and augment soldiers in physically demanding missions.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Avivo Biomedical Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops a whole-blood conversion unit converting A, B and AB-type blood into universal blood.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Beyond Blood Diagnostics

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops rapid blood diagnostics and point-of-care testing for battlefield medical triage.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Biocellis

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops ultrasensitive and ultrafast immunoassays for rapid toxin detection.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Cohesys

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops a drillless bone-fracture fixation solution for austere surgical environments.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Deep Breathe Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops on-edge, multi-diagnostic AI for real-time detection of traumatic torso injuries.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Elitac Wearables

NL

Netherlands · 2026 cohort

Develops wearable systems reducing cognitive load and improving situational awareness.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

GutSee Health

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops precision phage therapy for treating battlefield infections resistant to antibiotics.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Herges Detection GmbH

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops detection technologies for biological and chemical threat agents.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Hourglass Medical

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops a rugged, head-worn telemedicine device for hands-free use in austere environments.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

LightOx

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops photodynamic therapeutics and research tools for field wound treatment.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

Lysando Innovations Lab GmbH

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops anti-infective solutions for treating drug- resistant bacterial infections in the field.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

New Platelet Company (NPC)

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops synthetic platelet products for haemorrhage control in combat casualty care.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

ReBlood Rx

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops reliable oxygen delivery solutions as alternatives to blood transfusion in trauma care.

Human Resilience & Biotechnology

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Data reviewed 2026-08-23. Programme source: diana.nato.int. See the methodology.