Accelerator

NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator

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A six-month dual-use and defence-focused accelerator for deeptech startups from NATO Allied countries, run in Estonia by Tehnopol and Sparkup. It offers contracted funding, access to NATO test centres, and mentor and end-user support.

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Key facts

Organiser: Tehnopol and Sparkup Tartu Science Park
Cycle: 2027 cohort
Amount: €300,000 · Grant
Open to: Not stated
Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors: Deeptech and hardware, Space and aerospace

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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.

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Key questions about NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator

Who can apply to NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator?

NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Dual-use deeptech solution aligned with NATO DIANA annual challenge areas; Technology readiness level of at least 4; Startup from a NATO Allied country.

When is the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator deadline?

Cycle: 2027 cohort. Next cycles: The programme takes place from January to June, the next application round will likely open in 2027.

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Verified on November 4, 2026 against the official page.