Why in NATO DIANA the most effective defence accelerator out there? What does it really offer and why should you apply? In this podcast episode, Jyoti Hirani-Driver, the Managing Director of DIANA provides insight into these questions and explains how the program is structured, to provide startups with a “fast track” towards technology adoption.
In this podcast you will learn:
How defence procurement can be accelerated: weeks instead of months or years
Why getting into the right defence innovation programme matters: the value lies in access to important stakeholders, which DIANA offers
How to move from “interesting technology” to “needed capability”: understanding the actual military problem iscritical
Why real-world testing matters so much in defence: a pitch deck won’t gain end-users trust or interest
How OPEX can create commercial opportunities: operational exercises can put innovators directlyin front of military users, industry and investors
What a defence-focused accelerator actually provides: funding, mentoring, defence education, customerintroductions, technical validation and access to exercises
Why defence startups need patience and persistence: the timeline in defence technology adoption differsfrom other industries
Where the defence-tech ecosystem is heading: NATO DIANA combines acceleration, operational testing, procurement pathways, investment connections and ongoing support to help technologies move towards technology adoption
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