Cohort · Announced December 2025

NATO DIANA 2026 Cohort

150 companies selected from 3,600+ applicants for the 2026 Cohort. Each selectee receives a €100,000 non-dilutive grant; outstanding performers advance to Phase 2 for an additional €300,000.

149
Companies
Tracked; 150 officially announced
25
Countries represented
In the tracker dataset
3,600+
Applicants
Published figure
~4.2%
Selection rate
Approximate upper bound

Challenge areas

Countries represented

All 149 tracked companies(150 officially announced; see methodology)

Arke Telekom Mühendislik

TR

Türkiye · 2026 cohort

Develops resilient autonomous communications for tactical UAV operations in GNSS-denied environments.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Atlas Innovative Technologies

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops modular, resilient battlefield communications using decentralised fibre-optic network architecture.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Beechat Network Systems Ltd.

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops infrastructure-independent mesh communications hardened with post-quantum cryptography.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Belfort

BE

Belgium · 2026 cohort

Enables encrypted computing to process sensitive data in contested environments.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Celare Quantum Communications

DK

Denmark · 2026 cohort

Develops continuous-variable QKD hardware designed to integrate with existing fibre-optic infrastructure.

Advanced Communication Technologies

DeployX

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops plasma-enhanced, electrically small antennas for resilient decentralised communications.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Enclaive GmbH

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Provides resilient post-quantum 5G infrastructure for contested and disaster environments.

Advanced Communication Technologies

JET Connectivity

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops cognitive 5G/6G with integrated access, backhaul, and positioning, navigation & timing.

Advanced Communication Technologies

NanTenna

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops an ultra-small-form-factor, dual-port, dual- band S- and C-band MIMO antenna.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Neuron Innovations

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops secure edge infrastructure for autonomous communication and AI coordination.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Pan Galactic Corporation

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops quantum-safe, decentralised multi-domain communications for space and defence missions.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Qoherent

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops intelligent, adaptive and resilient 5G payload for mobile ad hoc networking.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Tightbeam Photonics

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops photonic beam-forming technology for secure, high-bandwidth free-space optical communications.

Advanced Communication Technologies

Vidoc Security Lab

PL

Poland · 2026 cohort

Develops automated vulnerability research and security assessment tools for defence software.

Advanced Communication Technologies

VISS

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops hardware-enforced endpoint protection preventing remote cyber compromise.

Advanced Communication Technologies

AegisX

SE

Sweden · 2026 cohort

Develops technology for detecting and tracking low- flying fibre-optic guided drones.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Aerix Systems

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops a versatile interceptor drone with omnidirectional propulsion for counter-UAS missions.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

ALIAS ROBOTICS, S.L.

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops AI-driven cybersecurity for robots and other complex or critical infrastructure.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Alpha Autonomy

GR

Greece · 2026 cohort

Develops AI-powered autonomous UAV swarms for resilient low-altitude ISR in denied environments.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Arcani

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Uses acoustic sensing to detect threats invisible to conventional optical or radar sensors.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Delian Alliance Industries

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Builds autonomous defence systems including GNSS- denied UAV navigation and surveillance.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

DroneTector Limited

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops research and experimental capabilities for drone detection and counter-UAS systems.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Hydrogen in Motion

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops lightweight, modular hydrogen energy storage for unmanned systems (UxS).

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Mara

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops simultaneous 360-degree protection against large swarms of EW-resistant drones.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

NeuralAgent

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops sovereign, cloud-free AI for resilient multi- domain operations.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Pliant Energy Systems Inc

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops a stealthy amphibious robot for ISR and mine countermeasures in nearshore environments.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Robotto

DK

Denmark · 2026 cohort

Develops Spectre: an autonomous, vision-based, GPS- free and EW-resilient autonomy module.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Vizgard

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops distributed visual autonomy for scalable management of AI-enabled autonomous fleets.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

Wave Sciences

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops AI-powered 3D acoustic software for isolating sound sources in complex environments.

Autonomy & Unmanned Systems

AdamantQ

SE

Sweden · 2026 cohort

Develops diamond spin-based rugged sensors for navigation across land, sea and space.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

AmorphiQ

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Combines AI with a quantum dynamic engine to analyse contested electromagnetic environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

CX2

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops electromagnetic protection and countermeasures for 21st-century drone warfare.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Evolunar

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops navigation technology for operation in contested electromagnetic environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

FASMETRICS SA

GR

Greece · 2026 cohort

Develops edge-point adaptive antenna beamforming for contested electromagnetic environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

FOSSA Systems

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops LEO-based electromagnetic intelligence for sovereign situational awareness.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

LSMedical

EE

Estonia · 2026 cohort

Develops precision-engineered, rare-earth-free magnets for electromagnetic applications.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Odysseus Space

LU

Luxembourg · 2026 cohort

Develops secure data-link solutions for contested and congested electromagnetic environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

OLEDCOMM

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops light-based, unjammable connectivity for stealthy drone operations.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Perf Drone Systems

PL

Poland · 2026 cohort

Develops secure, long-range radio communications for defence drones.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Rotonium

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops OAM tunnel communications through jammed battlefields.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

SDQ Solutions Canada †

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops quantum-resistant authentication and anti- spoofing for PNT systems. † Also selected in the 2025 cohort (Data & Information Security challenge).

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Slipstream Engineering Design Ltd

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops wideband communications and sensor payloads for contested EM environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

TERN

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops resilient, GNSS-free navigation for assured mobility in contested environments.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Testnor

NO

Norway · 2026 cohort

Provides a GNSS-denied test environment for harsh Arctic conditions and EW scenarios.

Contested Electromagnetic Environments

Canadian Strategic Missions Corp.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops remote monitoring for Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) and critical energy infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Connect Robotics

PT

Portugal · 2026 cohort

Develops autonomous drone systems transforming logistics capabilities in challenging environments.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Copsys Technologies Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Addresses corrosion and biofouling challenges in marine infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

e-peas

BE

Belgium · 2026 cohort

Provides ICs for energy-autonomous sensors for infrastructure monitoring and logistics.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Ethicronics

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops software to verify hardware integrity and authenticity across defence supply chains.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Fieldmade

NO

Norway · 2026 cohort

Enhances military readiness through on-demand part production close to the point of need.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Hydro Road Limited

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops terrain and road stabilisation technology for critical infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

INCAS

RO

Romania · 2026 cohort

Delivers energy-efficient, out-of-autoclave moulds for UAV composite structures.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Incendia Canada Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops an AI-powered environmental detector that wirelessly coordinates emergency response.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Knitronix

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops monitoring systems for civil and military large infrastructure health.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Niricson

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops non-destructive testing technology to make critical infrastructure safer.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

PEK AUTOMOTIVE D.O.O.

SI

Slovenia · 2026 cohort

Develops last-mile logistics platforms for challenging terrain and defence operations.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

ROBOTINA d.o.o.

SI

Slovenia · 2026 cohort

Delivers secure, rugged and autonomous power and battery management for military deployments.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Safety Bolt AB

SE

Sweden · 2026 cohort

Develops smart bolt technology securing infrastructure and extending its operational lifetime.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Simularge

TR

Türkiye · 2026 cohort

Applies physics-informed AI for reliable defence production simulation and quality assurance.

Critical Infrastructure & Logistics

Aereus

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops an AI-powered, multimodal data engine for scene intelligence and situational awareness.

Data Assisted Decision Making

Aktiver

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops multi-modal data fusion for decision advantage and information dominance.

Data Assisted Decision Making

Blue Team Intelligence

Country not publicly verified · 2026 cohort

Develops threat intelligence and cyber defence analytics for proactive blue-team operations.

Data Assisted Decision Making

C2GRID

EE

Estonia · 2026 cohort

Fuses battlefield data with AI for real-time 3D awareness and accelerated decisions.

Data Assisted Decision Making

CulturePulse

SK

Slovakia · 2026 cohort

Develops psychologically realistic digital twins for operational foresight and adversary modelling.

Data Assisted Decision Making

DATAMBIT Limited

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops AI deepfake detection tools to secure operational integrity and strategic decisions.

Data Assisted Decision Making

Datifex

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops software platforms for digital twins and industrial metaverses for operational planning.

Data Assisted Decision Making

Exentech

Country not publicly verified · 2026 cohort

Develops AI-driven analytics and decision support tools for complex operational environments.

Data Assisted Decision Making

GlobVision Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops Space Common Operating Picture (SCOP) for advanced data-assisted decision making.

Data Assisted Decision Making

HIGHTEK

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops interoperable cloud intelligence fusing data into predictive awareness.

Data Assisted Decision Making

InovecTech

CZ

Czechia · 2026 cohort

Develops next-generation surveillance using dynamic vision-based virtual sensors and AI.

Data Assisted Decision Making

NorthStar Earth & Space

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops space-based Earth observation and space situational awareness data services.

Data Assisted Decision Making

SkyFi

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops geospatial solutions for mobility decision support in contested conditions.

Data Assisted Decision Making

VIG-SEC DRONE S.L.

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops dynamic, secure and interoperable airspace management for multi-domain operations.

Data Assisted Decision Making

XRF

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops unified multi-source data platforms for shared, real-time situational awareness.

Data Assisted Decision Making

Airloom Energy

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops utility-scale, low-cost wind energy systems built for resilient operation at remote sites.

Energy & Power

ATOM H2

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops hybrid solar-battery-hydrogen systems providing reliable off-grid and backup power.

Energy & Power

Avju Solutions AS

NO

Norway · 2026 cohort

Develops autonomous sensor networks for resilient energy monitoring in critical infrastructure.

Energy & Power

Boson Energy

LU

Luxembourg · 2026 cohort

Builds energy and fuel supply resilience from local waste at fossil-competitive cost.

Energy & Power

CALYOS

BE

Belgium · 2026 cohort

Develops passive cooling for energy-efficient, resilient and mission-ready data centres.

Energy & Power

Exonetik

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops a fuel-flexible turbogenerator for resilient, efficient mobile and microgrid power.

Energy & Power

Flatlight

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops next-generation light modulators disrupting data centre efficiency.

Energy & Power

Grengine Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops cyber-secure, rapid-deploy modular energy systems for austere and off-grid environments.

Energy & Power

Helicoid Industries Inc.

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops bio-inspired composite structures for resilient multi-environment operations.

Energy & Power

LUX

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops on-site, on-demand production, storage and dispensing of green liquid hydrogen.

Energy & Power

Novac

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops modular embedded supercapacitor-based UPS for resilient microgrids.

Energy & Power

SolarinBlue

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops fast (re-)deployment of floating solar farms in remote and maritime locations.

Energy & Power

SOLARSTEAM INC.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops liquid cooling solutions powering data sovereignty through renewable energy.

Energy & Power

TAURiON Batteries GmbH

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops sodium anodes for high-density, affordable energy storage from local materials.

Energy & Power

Exeger Operations AB

SE

Sweden · 2026 cohort

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.

Energy & Power

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

AMPHITRITE

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Fuses satellite and in-situ data to map ocean sound speed and support sonar detection.

Maritime Operations

ClearDrop

FR

France · 2026 cohort

Develops acoustic surface-wave cleaning to keep optical systems operational in adverse weather.

Maritime Operations

Composite Energy Technologies, LLC

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops composite energy systems for sustained maritime platform operation.

Maritime Operations

Eye2Drive

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Delivers AI-ready CMOS sensors enhancing situational awareness in critical lighting conditions.

Maritime Operations

Hefring Marine

IS

Iceland · 2026 cohort

Develops AI capabilities for maritime domain awareness using existing shipboard assets.

Maritime Operations

HYPERKELP

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent, low-cost maritime situational awareness.

Maritime Operations

Lux Bio

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops bioluminescent, biodegradable illumination providing safe, sustainable light on demand.

Maritime Operations

MAPS Messaging BV

NL

Netherlands · 2026 cohort

Develops maritime communication systems for reliable data exchange in at-sea operations.

Maritime Operations

Oceano Robotics

NL

Netherlands · 2026 cohort

Develops underwater monitoring and surveillance for submarine cables and infrastructure.

Maritime Operations

Orpheus Ocean

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops scalable autonomous platforms for deep- seabed monitoring and surveillance.

Maritime Operations

Quantum Quest

PL

Poland · 2026 cohort

Develops a modular autopilot for autonomous underwater vehicle operations.

Maritime Operations

StrateSea Technology, Inc.

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops strategic undersea systems for persistent maritime surveillance and domain awareness.

Maritime Operations

Unplugged

NO

Norway · 2026 cohort

Develops wireless subsea power and data enabling mobile, continuous AUV operations.

Maritime Operations

Vatn Systems

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops low-cost modular autonomous underwater vehicles for multi-mission undersea operations.

Maritime Operations

VICTUS Technologies, Inc.

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops technologies for rapid maritime response and expeditionary undersea operations.

Maritime Operations

Alchemy

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops nanoparticle-based thermal camouflage for personnel and equipment.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Aviant AS

NO

Norway · 2026 cohort

Develops VTOL drone systems for long-range logistics delivery in harsh Arctic climates.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Chimera Energy

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops portable energy storage systems optimised for extreme cold environments.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Drone City

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops heavy-lift UAVs with advanced autonomy for operations in extreme conditions.

Operations in Extreme Environments

FireSwarm Solutions

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops DASA-controlled ultra-heavy-lift drone swarms for extreme-environment operations.

Operations in Extreme Environments

GBatteries Energy Canada Inc.

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops advanced battery technology maintaining performance in extreme temperatures.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Hellstern Medical GmbH

DE

Germany · 2026 cohort

Develops a cyber-physical surgeon support system enabling surgical care under field conditions.

Operations in Extreme Environments

InfraHex s.r.o.

CZ

Czechia · 2026 cohort

Develops multispectral camouflage protecting personnel and equipment from thermal detection.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Marble Aerospace Limited

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops fleets of high-speed UAVs with autonomous robotic hangars for rapidly deployable ISR.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Mesodyne

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops silent, reliable portable power generation from any fuel source.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Microbium

SI

Slovenia · 2026 cohort

Develops an autonomous, plug-and-play microbiological sentinel for extreme environments.

Operations in Extreme Environments

SEATOM Technologies

FI

Finland · 2026 cohort

Develops a submersible microreactor for resilient, long- endurance naval and seabed power.

Operations in Extreme Environments

SINTEG Systems

NL

Netherlands · 2026 cohort

Develops in-situ inspection systems for adhesive bondlines in composite materials.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Spacedrip OÜ

EE

Estonia · 2026 cohort

Develops autonomous containerised freshwater- logistics and water-reuse systems.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Volta Space Technologies

CA

Canada · 2026 cohort

Develops rocket propulsion and launch vehicle technology for space access in extreme conditions.

Operations in Extreme Environments

Adaptronics

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops versatile, energy-efficient electro-adhesion technology for object manipulation in space.

Resilient Space Operations

Alba Orbital

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops very small commercial Earth-observation satellites for more frequent imaging coverage.

Resilient Space Operations

Applied Atomics

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops new propulsion systems for space mobility networks.

Resilient Space Operations

BruhnBruhn Innovation

SE

Sweden · 2026 cohort

Develops novel space infrastructure and satellite components for resilient orbital operations.

Resilient Space Operations

Capsule Corporation srl

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops water-based propulsion to streamline satellite integration, testing and deployment.

Resilient Space Operations

Deep Space Energy

LV

Latvia · 2026 cohort

Develops resilient radioisotope power for satellite manoeuvring and non-kinetic threat defence.

Resilient Space Operations

Ecosmic

IT

Italy · 2026 cohort

Develops the operating system for space security and resilient orbital domain awareness.

Resilient Space Operations

Kreios Space

ES

Spain · 2026 cohort

Develops fuel-free atmospheric propulsion enabling Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations.

Resilient Space Operations

Mithril Technologies, Inc.

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops advanced satellite systems and space technologies for resilient orbital operations.

Resilient Space Operations

Neuraspace

PT

Portugal · 2026 cohort

Develops an AI-driven space-defence platform for autonomous and secure orbital operations.

Resilient Space Operations

Space Power Ltd.

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops laser systems to wirelessly augment solar- panel output in space.

Resilient Space Operations

Space Solar

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops large modular space structures for situational awareness, power and aperture.

Resilient Space Operations

Spaceflux Ltd.

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops predictive AI for resilient space operations and anticipatory space awareness.

Resilient Space Operations

Spectra Defence Limited

GB

United Kingdom · 2026 cohort

Develops space-imaging technology to improve understanding of objects and activity in orbit.

Resilient Space Operations

WarpWare (ATTX Inc.)

US

United States · 2026 cohort

Develops on-orbit debris-characterisation technology for sustainable access to space.

Resilient Space Operations

Source

DIANA 2026 cohort announcement (December 2025)

Data reviewed 2026-08-23. Figures reflect the current tracker dataset; see the methodology for how counts are maintained.