Accelerator

Kaitse eelkiirendi Defence Business Lab

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Defence Business Lab is a 3-month pre-accelerator by Tehnopol Startup Incubator and Sparkup Tartu Science Park for deep tech defence startups. It offers 5,000 EUR grant funding, expert mentoring, training, and preparation for programs like NATO DIANA or EDF.

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Key facts

Organiser: Sihtasutus Tallinna Teaduspark Tehnopol
Amount: €5,000 · Grant
Open to: Estonia
Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors: Deeptech and hardware, Space and aerospace

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Key questions about Kaitse eelkiirendi Defence Business Lab

Who can apply to Kaitse eelkiirendi Defence Business Lab?

Kaitse eelkiirendi Defence Business Lab is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Eligible locations: Estonia. The company must be incorporated in Estonia. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) must be 3 or higher.

When is the Kaitse eelkiirendi Defence Business Lab deadline?

Next cycles: Spring 2027.

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Verified on November 3, 2026 against the official page.