NATO DIANA Accelerator
NATO DIANA Accelerator is a program offered by COVE for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
As an official NATO DIANA accelerator site, COVE supports companies developing dual-use technologies with access to advanced facilities, expert guidance, international defence networks, workshops, and mentoring.
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Program details
As an official accelerator site for NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), COVE supports companies developing dual-use technologies with both civilian and military applications. The program provides access to advanced facilities, expert guidance, and international defence networks. Participants engage with NATO's transatlantic network, leveraging COVE's infrastructure, expertise, and strategic partnerships. Supports companies innovating in dual-use technologies, autonomous platforms, sensors, robotics and drones, and equipment design and manufacturing. Through workshops, mentoring, and collaboration, companies can scale innovation and align with defence priorities.
Who qualifies
Companies developing dual-use technologies with both civilian and military applications. NATO-aligned nations.
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