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Our third and final DIANA-led information session on the 2024 Challenges will be next Tuesday at 15:00 UTC. Sign up at the link below, and keep following our LinkedIn page for FAQ, links to past webinars and more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEvn_3CS

Big news! We're thrilled to work with venture and capital leaders from around the world to help fulfil our mission. Check out this announcement from Paladin Capital Group. 🤝

Do you want to be part of DIANA's growing team? Do you have expertise in a field relevant to our work (which might include technology development, project management, innovation, or more)? Check out the "Jobs" tab on our profile and follow us to stay up to date on hiring opportunities at DIANA. We have many exciting roles open right now for a range of experience levels. If you're ready for your next big challenge, why not take a look?

We're pleased to see the success of DIANA and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) called out in the Washington Summit Declaration (Item 33). Together, we are working to maintain NATO's technological edge through accelerated and strengthened innovation ecosystems across Alliance. 👏 🤝

What makes an application truly stand out? What is a quad chart anyway? How do you translate world-changing ideas into short proposals? If you want to learn more about what DIANA is looking for in your submission, you won't want to miss this next informational webinar. Join us next week as Managing Director Deeph Chana PhD shares insights and tips on what makes an application shine. Spaces are limited, so don't forget to register at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gnY_3j5U

👋 Calling all deep-tech venture experts! DIANA is looking for skilled Venture Advisors with expertise in deep-tech innovation accelerators, practical knowledge of capital markets and instruments, and venture building. These contracted experts will play a critical role in supporting DIANA innovators on their commercial journeys. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by companies registered in a NATO Allied Nation highlighting experts' CVs and relevant experience by 26 July. We are looking for 5 full-time equivalent experts. Selected applicants will receive a formal bidding document as part of the next evaluation stage. 🤝

❓Do you have questions about our Challenges call?❓ Over the next few weeks, DIANA will hold free informational webinars to help innovators understand the application process and how to build a strong submission. Our first webinar will be Monday, July 8 at 16:00 BST (15:00 UTC). Capacity is limited so please register in advance. Please note the webinar will take place in English. Can't join us on Monday? 😱 Never fear: we will hold other webinars in the coming weeks, and we will record Monday's session for those unable to attend. Register at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gfMB_dYi

📢 🎉 CHALLENGES NOW LIVE! 🎉 📢 DIANA is inviting innovators from across the Alliance to apply to our 2024 Challenges Call! If you’re working on innovative technologies in ⏩ Energy and Power ⏩ Data and Information Security ⏩ Sensing and Surveillance ⏩ Human Health and Performance ⏩ Critical Infrastructure and Logistics …then we want to hear from you! Your innovations across these five dual-use, deep technology areas will help address the world’s most complex and profound security challenges. But don’t wait: you have six weeks to apply, so check out our website for more information and get set up on the Challenges portal. Visit https://lnkd.in/dD63mxUA.

With our new challenges coming next week, it’s the perfect time to look back at what some of our innovators have achieved since joining the DIANA programme in January. Last month, Astrolight visited Danish frigate ‘Peter Willemoes’ to showcase their unjammable, undetectable and high-bandwidth communication technology – an important milestone in their mission to revolutionise communication in the maritime domain. Congratulations to the Astrolight team and a big thank you to Deep Tech Lab - Quantum for all their work to make it happen. #NATODIANA #WeareNATO

DIANA works with innovators across the Alliance to uncover and accelerate incredible technologies that make our lives better. We've profiled one of those companies, Goldilock, to share more about how DIANA's inaugural accelerator cohort are working to change the world. True to its name, Goldilock is innovating the next generation of cybersecurity technologies that are 'just right'. Read more at the link below about how they are changing the way we keep data safe. Is your company developing innovative technological solutions to complex problems affecting global peace, security and resilience? Our next round of challenges will launch ✨next week✨ covering five focus areas. This is your opportunity to join next year's innovator cohort, so follow us here on LinkedIn for updates. Tony Hasek Stephen Kines Peter J Lenk, Cdr (Rtd), CD, MSM, BENG, MSEE, PhD, FIET Deeph Chana PhD https://lnkd.in/gmq9PP-n