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.
Challenge areas
Countries represented
All 149 tracked companies(150 officially announced; see methodology)
Arke Telekom Mühendislik
TRTürkiye · 2026 cohort
Develops resilient autonomous communications for tactical UAV operations in GNSS-denied environments.
Atlas Innovative Technologies
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops modular, resilient battlefield communications using decentralised fibre-optic network architecture.
Beechat Network Systems Ltd.
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops infrastructure-independent mesh communications hardened with post-quantum cryptography.
Belfort
BEBelgium · 2026 cohort
Enables encrypted computing to process sensitive data in contested environments.
Celare Quantum Communications
DKDenmark · 2026 cohort
Develops continuous-variable QKD hardware designed to integrate with existing fibre-optic infrastructure.
DeployX
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops plasma-enhanced, electrically small antennas for resilient decentralised communications.
Enclaive GmbH
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Provides resilient post-quantum 5G infrastructure for contested and disaster environments.
JET Connectivity
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops cognitive 5G/6G with integrated access, backhaul, and positioning, navigation & timing.
NanTenna
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops an ultra-small-form-factor, dual-port, dual- band S- and C-band MIMO antenna.
Neuron Innovations
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops secure edge infrastructure for autonomous communication and AI coordination.
Pan Galactic Corporation
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops quantum-safe, decentralised multi-domain communications for space and defence missions.
Qoherent
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops intelligent, adaptive and resilient 5G payload for mobile ad hoc networking.
Tightbeam Photonics
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops photonic beam-forming technology for secure, high-bandwidth free-space optical communications.
Vidoc Security Lab
PLPoland · 2026 cohort
Develops automated vulnerability research and security assessment tools for defence software.
VISS
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops hardware-enforced endpoint protection preventing remote cyber compromise.
AegisX
SESweden · 2026 cohort
Develops technology for detecting and tracking low- flying fibre-optic guided drones.
Aerix Systems
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops a versatile interceptor drone with omnidirectional propulsion for counter-UAS missions.
ALIAS ROBOTICS, S.L.
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops AI-driven cybersecurity for robots and other complex or critical infrastructure.
Alpha Autonomy
GRGreece · 2026 cohort
Develops AI-powered autonomous UAV swarms for resilient low-altitude ISR in denied environments.
Arcani
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Uses acoustic sensing to detect threats invisible to conventional optical or radar sensors.
Delian Alliance Industries
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Builds autonomous defence systems including GNSS- denied UAV navigation and surveillance.
DroneTector Limited
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops research and experimental capabilities for drone detection and counter-UAS systems.
Hydrogen in Motion
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops lightweight, modular hydrogen energy storage for unmanned systems (UxS).
Mara
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops simultaneous 360-degree protection against large swarms of EW-resistant drones.
NeuralAgent
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops sovereign, cloud-free AI for resilient multi- domain operations.
Pliant Energy Systems Inc
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops a stealthy amphibious robot for ISR and mine countermeasures in nearshore environments.
Robotto
DKDenmark · 2026 cohort
Develops Spectre: an autonomous, vision-based, GPS- free and EW-resilient autonomy module.
Vizgard
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops distributed visual autonomy for scalable management of AI-enabled autonomous fleets.
Wave Sciences
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops AI-powered 3D acoustic software for isolating sound sources in complex environments.
AdamantQ
SESweden · 2026 cohort
Develops diamond spin-based rugged sensors for navigation across land, sea and space.
AmorphiQ
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Combines AI with a quantum dynamic engine to analyse contested electromagnetic environments.
CX2
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops electromagnetic protection and countermeasures for 21st-century drone warfare.
Evolunar
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops navigation technology for operation in contested electromagnetic environments.
FASMETRICS SA
GRGreece · 2026 cohort
Develops edge-point adaptive antenna beamforming for contested electromagnetic environments.
FOSSA Systems
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops LEO-based electromagnetic intelligence for sovereign situational awareness.
LSMedical
EEEstonia · 2026 cohort
Develops precision-engineered, rare-earth-free magnets for electromagnetic applications.
Odysseus Space
LULuxembourg · 2026 cohort
Develops secure data-link solutions for contested and congested electromagnetic environments.
OLEDCOMM
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops light-based, unjammable connectivity for stealthy drone operations.
Perf Drone Systems
PLPoland · 2026 cohort
Develops secure, long-range radio communications for defence drones.
Rotonium
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops OAM tunnel communications through jammed battlefields.
SDQ Solutions Canada †
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops quantum-resistant authentication and anti- spoofing for PNT systems. † Also selected in the 2025 cohort (Data & Information Security challenge).
Slipstream Engineering Design Ltd
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops wideband communications and sensor payloads for contested EM environments.
TERN
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops resilient, GNSS-free navigation for assured mobility in contested environments.
Testnor
NONorway · 2026 cohort
Provides a GNSS-denied test environment for harsh Arctic conditions and EW scenarios.
Canadian Strategic Missions Corp.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops remote monitoring for Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) and critical energy infrastructure.
Connect Robotics
PTPortugal · 2026 cohort
Develops autonomous drone systems transforming logistics capabilities in challenging environments.
Copsys Technologies Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Addresses corrosion and biofouling challenges in marine infrastructure.
e-peas
BEBelgium · 2026 cohort
Provides ICs for energy-autonomous sensors for infrastructure monitoring and logistics.
Ethicronics
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops software to verify hardware integrity and authenticity across defence supply chains.
Fieldmade
NONorway · 2026 cohort
Enhances military readiness through on-demand part production close to the point of need.
Hydro Road Limited
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops terrain and road stabilisation technology for critical infrastructure.
INCAS
RORomania · 2026 cohort
Delivers energy-efficient, out-of-autoclave moulds for UAV composite structures.
Incendia Canada Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops an AI-powered environmental detector that wirelessly coordinates emergency response.
Knitronix
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops monitoring systems for civil and military large infrastructure health.
Niricson
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops non-destructive testing technology to make critical infrastructure safer.
PEK AUTOMOTIVE D.O.O.
SISlovenia · 2026 cohort
Develops last-mile logistics platforms for challenging terrain and defence operations.
ROBOTINA d.o.o.
SISlovenia · 2026 cohort
Delivers secure, rugged and autonomous power and battery management for military deployments.
Safety Bolt AB
SESweden · 2026 cohort
Develops smart bolt technology securing infrastructure and extending its operational lifetime.
Simularge
TRTürkiye · 2026 cohort
Applies physics-informed AI for reliable defence production simulation and quality assurance.
Aereus
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops an AI-powered, multimodal data engine for scene intelligence and situational awareness.
Aktiver
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops multi-modal data fusion for decision advantage and information dominance.
Blue Team Intelligence
Country not publicly verified · 2026 cohort
Develops threat intelligence and cyber defence analytics for proactive blue-team operations.
C2GRID
EEEstonia · 2026 cohort
Fuses battlefield data with AI for real-time 3D awareness and accelerated decisions.
CulturePulse
SKSlovakia · 2026 cohort
Develops psychologically realistic digital twins for operational foresight and adversary modelling.
DATAMBIT Limited
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops AI deepfake detection tools to secure operational integrity and strategic decisions.
Datifex
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops software platforms for digital twins and industrial metaverses for operational planning.
Exentech
Country not publicly verified · 2026 cohort
Develops AI-driven analytics and decision support tools for complex operational environments.
GlobVision Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops Space Common Operating Picture (SCOP) for advanced data-assisted decision making.
HIGHTEK
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops interoperable cloud intelligence fusing data into predictive awareness.
InovecTech
CZCzechia · 2026 cohort
Develops next-generation surveillance using dynamic vision-based virtual sensors and AI.
NorthStar Earth & Space
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops space-based Earth observation and space situational awareness data services.
SkyFi
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops geospatial solutions for mobility decision support in contested conditions.
VIG-SEC DRONE S.L.
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops dynamic, secure and interoperable airspace management for multi-domain operations.
XRF
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops unified multi-source data platforms for shared, real-time situational awareness.
Airloom Energy
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops utility-scale, low-cost wind energy systems built for resilient operation at remote sites.
ATOM H2
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops hybrid solar-battery-hydrogen systems providing reliable off-grid and backup power.
Avju Solutions AS
NONorway · 2026 cohort
Develops autonomous sensor networks for resilient energy monitoring in critical infrastructure.
Boson Energy
LULuxembourg · 2026 cohort
Builds energy and fuel supply resilience from local waste at fossil-competitive cost.
CALYOS
BEBelgium · 2026 cohort
Develops passive cooling for energy-efficient, resilient and mission-ready data centres.
Exonetik
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops a fuel-flexible turbogenerator for resilient, efficient mobile and microgrid power.
Flatlight
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops next-generation light modulators disrupting data centre efficiency.
Grengine Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops cyber-secure, rapid-deploy modular energy systems for austere and off-grid environments.
Helicoid Industries Inc.
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops bio-inspired composite structures for resilient multi-environment operations.
LUX
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops on-site, on-demand production, storage and dispensing of green liquid hydrogen.
Novac
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops modular embedded supercapacitor-based UPS for resilient microgrids.
SolarinBlue
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops fast (re-)deployment of floating solar farms in remote and maritime locations.
SOLARSTEAM INC.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops liquid cooling solutions powering data sovereignty through renewable energy.
TAURiON Batteries GmbH
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops sodium anodes for high-density, affordable energy storage from local materials.
Exeger Operations AB
SESweden · 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.
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.
AMPHITRITE
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Fuses satellite and in-situ data to map ocean sound speed and support sonar detection.
ClearDrop
FRFrance · 2026 cohort
Develops acoustic surface-wave cleaning to keep optical systems operational in adverse weather.
Composite Energy Technologies, LLC
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops composite energy systems for sustained maritime platform operation.
Eye2Drive
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Delivers AI-ready CMOS sensors enhancing situational awareness in critical lighting conditions.
Hefring Marine
ISIceland · 2026 cohort
Develops AI capabilities for maritime domain awareness using existing shipboard assets.
HYPERKELP
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent, low-cost maritime situational awareness.
Lux Bio
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops bioluminescent, biodegradable illumination providing safe, sustainable light on demand.
MAPS Messaging BV
NLNetherlands · 2026 cohort
Develops maritime communication systems for reliable data exchange in at-sea operations.
Oceano Robotics
NLNetherlands · 2026 cohort
Develops underwater monitoring and surveillance for submarine cables and infrastructure.
Orpheus Ocean
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops scalable autonomous platforms for deep- seabed monitoring and surveillance.
Quantum Quest
PLPoland · 2026 cohort
Develops a modular autopilot for autonomous underwater vehicle operations.
StrateSea Technology, Inc.
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops strategic undersea systems for persistent maritime surveillance and domain awareness.
Unplugged
NONorway · 2026 cohort
Develops wireless subsea power and data enabling mobile, continuous AUV operations.
Vatn Systems
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops low-cost modular autonomous underwater vehicles for multi-mission undersea operations.
VICTUS Technologies, Inc.
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops technologies for rapid maritime response and expeditionary undersea operations.
Alchemy
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops nanoparticle-based thermal camouflage for personnel and equipment.
Aviant AS
NONorway · 2026 cohort
Develops VTOL drone systems for long-range logistics delivery in harsh Arctic climates.
Chimera Energy
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops portable energy storage systems optimised for extreme cold environments.
Drone City
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops heavy-lift UAVs with advanced autonomy for operations in extreme conditions.
FireSwarm Solutions
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops DASA-controlled ultra-heavy-lift drone swarms for extreme-environment operations.
GBatteries Energy Canada Inc.
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops advanced battery technology maintaining performance in extreme temperatures.
Hellstern Medical GmbH
DEGermany · 2026 cohort
Develops a cyber-physical surgeon support system enabling surgical care under field conditions.
InfraHex s.r.o.
CZCzechia · 2026 cohort
Develops multispectral camouflage protecting personnel and equipment from thermal detection.
Marble Aerospace Limited
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops fleets of high-speed UAVs with autonomous robotic hangars for rapidly deployable ISR.
Mesodyne
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops silent, reliable portable power generation from any fuel source.
Microbium
SISlovenia · 2026 cohort
Develops an autonomous, plug-and-play microbiological sentinel for extreme environments.
SEATOM Technologies
FIFinland · 2026 cohort
Develops a submersible microreactor for resilient, long- endurance naval and seabed power.
SINTEG Systems
NLNetherlands · 2026 cohort
Develops in-situ inspection systems for adhesive bondlines in composite materials.
Spacedrip OÜ
EEEstonia · 2026 cohort
Develops autonomous containerised freshwater- logistics and water-reuse systems.
Volta Space Technologies
CACanada · 2026 cohort
Develops rocket propulsion and launch vehicle technology for space access in extreme conditions.
Adaptronics
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops versatile, energy-efficient electro-adhesion technology for object manipulation in space.
Alba Orbital
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops very small commercial Earth-observation satellites for more frequent imaging coverage.
Applied Atomics
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops new propulsion systems for space mobility networks.
BruhnBruhn Innovation
SESweden · 2026 cohort
Develops novel space infrastructure and satellite components for resilient orbital operations.
Capsule Corporation srl
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops water-based propulsion to streamline satellite integration, testing and deployment.
Deep Space Energy
LVLatvia · 2026 cohort
Develops resilient radioisotope power for satellite manoeuvring and non-kinetic threat defence.
Ecosmic
ITItaly · 2026 cohort
Develops the operating system for space security and resilient orbital domain awareness.
Kreios Space
ESSpain · 2026 cohort
Develops fuel-free atmospheric propulsion enabling Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) operations.
Mithril Technologies, Inc.
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops advanced satellite systems and space technologies for resilient orbital operations.
Neuraspace
PTPortugal · 2026 cohort
Develops an AI-driven space-defence platform for autonomous and secure orbital operations.
Space Power Ltd.
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops laser systems to wirelessly augment solar- panel output in space.
Space Solar
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops large modular space structures for situational awareness, power and aperture.
Spaceflux Ltd.
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops predictive AI for resilient space operations and anticipatory space awareness.
Spectra Defence Limited
GBUnited Kingdom · 2026 cohort
Develops space-imaging technology to improve understanding of objects and activity in orbit.
WarpWare (ATTX Inc.)
USUnited States · 2026 cohort
Develops on-orbit debris-characterisation technology for sustainable access to space.
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.