Defense Tech Companies

Securing space and defence missions with quantum-safe, decentralised multi-domain communications (NATO DIANA 2026 cohort).

Secure, long-range drone radio communications for defense and beyond (NATO DIANA 2026 cohort).

AI-driven adaptive training analytics platform for pilot and aviation competency-based training; Starburst Aerospace accelerator portfolio.

Develops AI-driven bionano machine-olfaction sensors that turn scent into a diagnostic and detection tool, selected for the NATO DIANA accelerator.

GPS and PNT technology R&D company, an xTechSearch 8 finalist.

Slovenian company developing automated microbiological monitoring devices, including an autonomous plug-and-play sentinel for rapid bacterial contamination detection in water in extreme environments.

Develops BrainStation, a wearable EEG-based brain interface with analytics apps for monitoring cognitive and physiological states.

Builds advanced rocket engines and VTVL hypersonic vehicle concepts, an xTechPacific finalist.

Makes the Slimshot compact pre-filled syringe reducing volume and cost for field and global healthcare; SOF Week 2026 Accelerator Alley exhibitor.

Underwater monitoring and surveillance of submarine communication and power cables (NATO DIANA 2026 cohort).

Builds open-source resilient IoT mesh communications infrastructure for disaster response and contested environments (NATO DIANA 2023 pilot cohort).

Dutch startup developing iron-based long-duration energy storage batteries for resilient grid and off-grid power (NATO DIANA 2023 pilot cohort).

Engineering firm in missile defense, cyber, and space test instrumentation, an Orbital Prime awardee.

Oklahoma R&D firm building aviation and thermal-imaging payload components selected for the DIU Blue UAS Framework.

ORiS (Orbital Recharge in Space) develops laser-based wireless power transmission to extend the autonomy of satellites, drones, and lunar habitats (NATO DIANA 2024/2025 cohort).

Medical device company developing miniaturised blood-purification and dialysis technology for kidney failure, selected for the NATO DIANA accelerator.

Maker of the Nightmare software-defined FPV strike UAS, combat-proven in Ukraine and on the DIU Blue UAS cleared list.

Delivering secure, rugged, and autonomous power and battery management for military deployments (NATO DIANA 2026 cohort).

Methane pyrolysis startup producing hydrogen and graphite, an xTechSearch 8 finalist.

Geospatial AI and mission software company whose Nights Watch tool provides automated AI assurance testing for the Army; AUSA 2024 Innovator's Corner exhibitor.