NATO´s DIANA – and how to Accelerate Defence Innovation through Civil Military Synergies скачать в хорошем качестве

NATO´s DIANA – and how to Accelerate Defence Innovation through Civil Military Synergies

This seminar took place during the conference Sweden Innovation Days March 21st. DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) is NATO´s accelerator for defence innovation reaching out to startups in the civil sector. Join us for a conversation on shaping a sustainable innovation ecosystem for future defence readiness. This side event delves into the synergy between NATO’s DIANA initiative and the push for accelerated defence innovation via civil-military collaborations. Discussions will center on DIANA’s strategic goals, the influence of emerging technologies on defence mechanisms, and the next steps for DIANA’s challenge-based calls. The session aims to provide insights into DIANA’s strategic plan to integrate advanced technologies into defence strategies, showcasing the initiative’s forward-thinking approach. Speakers: • The ideas behind and design of DIANA Rob Murray, Saab Inc., Former Head of Innovation for NATO • The DIANA acceleration programme and the next round of challenge based calls Moritz Zimmerman, Deputy Chief of Staff of a team establishing DIANA • Accelerating startups in the defence sector, risks and opportunities Catharina Sandberg, CEO at the LEAD accelerator Moderator: Karl Hallding, Chief Analyst, Strategic Intelligence at Vinnova