NATO DIANA in Finland
- accelerating innovation for security and society
Finland is part of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). With an accelerator and two test centres hosted by VTT and its partners, we bring together deep tech, research and business to drive secure, dual-use innovation for both civilian and defence needs.
What is NATO DIANA?
The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is NATO’s innovation ecosystem. It connects startups, researchers and industry across allied nations to develop breakthrough technologies with dual-use potential.
- Global accelerator and test centre network
- Focus on dual-use deep technologies
- Funding and scaling support
- Resilience and security for NATO members
Who is it for?
The Finnish accelerator and test centres are open to innovators and organisations working on solutions for security, resilience and societal impact.
- Startups and SMEs seeking to scale their innovations
- Researchers and deep-tech developers in quantum, 6G and sensing
- Industry partners and investors looking for NATO-linked opportunities
- Public sector and defence organisations engaging with future technologies
Why it matters
DIANA in Finland offers companies and innovators the opportunity to join a trusted international innovation ecosystem. With VTT’s infrastructure and expertise, participants gain:
- Access to NATO’s global network and funding
- World-class testbeds for 6G and quantum technologies
- Pathways to dual-use applications in civilian and defence sectors
- Opportunities to scale internationally from Finland
Explore the Finnish DIANA network
Finland’s contribution to DIANA builds on its strengths in connectivity, quantum technology and applied research. The following hubs are now part of the network:
Learn more about each hub and how to get involved!
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Our partners
We combine science, technology and business insight to help innovators turn research into impact. Join with VTT and Oulu University to scale innovation for a secure future through NATO DIANA.
