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Empowering Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Through Cooperation.
Cooperative Innovation Network
Dual-Def unites companies developing dual-use and defence technologies under a shared framework. We connect startups, SMEs and industry players to collaborate on R&D, exchange expertise and accelerate innovation across civilian and military domains.
Enabling Funding Opportunities
We enable our members to collectively access funding opportunities such as the European Defence Fund, Horizon Europe and national procurement initiatives. Dual-Def can assist with the administrative, legal and coordination processes, allowing members to form strong and competitive consortia.
Knowledge and Know-How
Dual-Def provides practical know-how to help members thrive in the defence ecosystem. We advise on compliance, security clearance processeses and offer knowledge to identify collaborative opportunities. Our cooperative framework ensures every member — regardless of size — can actively participate and benefit from upcoming programmes.
Over 52 entities assisted in 2025
Years of combined entity experience
An ecosystem based on trust, expertise and shared opportunities.
Upcoming Opportunities for 2026
Space
Galileo, weapon systems, operational centres, satellite communications, advanced surveillance, on-orbit services, space based warning, SSA, SDA
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Air
Autonomous refueling, next generation fighter systems, atmospheric interception, hypersonic glide vehicles, drone and UAV technologies
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Cyber
Quantum security, cyber situational awareness, incident management, interoperable systems, training and exercises
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Sensors
Multidomain sensors, EW systems, signal analysis, RF spectrum sensing, AESA systems, passive & active
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Medical
Defence medical support, chemical biological radiological nuclear (CBRN), biotech and human factors
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C4ISR
Air C2 superiority, future military communications, airspace & traffic management, surveillance infrastructure
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Materials
Multifunctional textiles, advanced RF components, additive manufacturing, innovation of electrical components, certification
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Digital
AI tactical situational awareness, military domain operations, shared databases, digital autonomy, adaptive AI, training and certification
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Energy
Energy resilience, environmental transition, high performance energy systems, ammunition waste collection, energy management
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Ground
Unmanned ground systems, armoured vehicles, multiple launchers, battle systems, multirole vehicles, force protection and mobility
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Naval
Autonomous surface vessels, underwater capabilities, seabed infrastructure and protection, collaborative surveillance, sea drones
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SimTrain
Simulation & Training, military decision making, EW simulations, combat training, protype soldier systems
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Disruptive
New disruptive dual use and defence concepts, energy weapons, quantum and advanced techologies, lasers
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Easy to use collaborative platform
Taking time to understand and combine each and every member core capabilities allows for cost efficient and European resilient innovative concepts in dual-use and defence.
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