DIANA NATO Challenges
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Overview
Participate in dual-use, deep tech solutions to critical defence, security and resilience challenges. Selected innovators get funding to have their solutions adopted by end-users across NATO and Allies.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $300,000 |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2025-11-19 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Accelerator Programme Phase 1: $100,000 Accelerator Programme Phase 2: $300,000 Your project Challenges should focus on the development of: Energy and power Advanced communication technologies Contested electromagnetic environments Human resilience and biotechnology Operations in extreme environments Maritime operations Resilient space operations Critical infrastructure and logistics Autonomy and unmanned systems Data assisted decision making
How it works
The submission process is as straightforward and efficient as possible, using concise proposal templates. You are encouraged to carefully tailor your proposal, setting out how it addresses the challenge, following the submission instructions. You will be required to provide identifying information such as your company's legal name, place of registration, company headquarters and DUNS/UEI number. The short form proposal is a concise means of presenting key information, focusing on your technical solution The long-form proposal focuses on your technical solution, as well as its dual-use potential, including its adoption potential by defence and security end users, and its commercial viability. The virtual panel process involves delivering your proposal through a presentation in a live setting to an evaluation panel.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
DIANA NATO Challenges is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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