Startup Story: Quantum Quest X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Quantum Quest is building the autonomy layer for unmanned systems. Part of the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator 2026 cohort, the Polish startup develops autonomous control systems for drones and other unmanned platforms. Its core product combines the Mission Control Core and the MAVRIC operating system, which together provide the onboard control, autonomy, and mission execution […]
Dual-use technologies moving towards adoption at the NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator
The 2026 NATO DIANA accelerator programme is currently underway. Out of 3,680 applicants across the Alliance, 150 companies were selected to develop their deeptech, dual-use solutions addressing urgent defence and security challenges. The programme is built around one outcome: adoption, bringing relevant technologies into use by NATO end users. Twelve of these companies are part of the NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator, implemented by Tehnopol Startup […]
Deeptech companies in Tartu can apply for up to €120,000 in development support
Sparkup Tartu Science Park opened applications in April for its first deeptech accelerator, where science- and technology-based startups can apply until May 11. The program offers up to €120,000 in business development funding as well as mentorship to help bring scientific ideas from the lab to market-ready products. The accelerator will also run in parallel […]
Sparkup Tartu Science Park and Estonian University of Life Sciences signed a Letter of Intent to support European Space Agency BIC Estonia
On 1 April, Sparkup Tartu Science Park and the Estonian University of Life Sciences signed a Letter of Intent to support the activities of the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) in Tartu for the period 2026–2030. Under the agreement, the Estonian University of Life Sciences will participate as a technical partner in […]
BeScaled helps startups enter the defence and security sector
BeScaled is a pre-accelerator that supports Estonian and Finnish startups in entering defence, security, and resilience markets, helping them find new use cases for their technology. The program focuses on dual-use solutions, meaning technologies that can be applied in both civilian and defence contexts, enabling companies to pivot toward new markets. We spoke with Noora […]
Startup story: CulturePulse X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Conflicts today don’t just happen on the battlefield – they start in how people think, talk, and form opinions. Understanding how information spreads and influences behaviour is becoming increasingly important. That’s where CulturePulse comes in, combining AI and behavioural science to understand better and predict how narratives shape societies. We spoke with Michael Gantley, Executive Vice President, and Jakub Šuster, […]
NATO DIANA: Dual-use companies gather in Tartu
In March, Tartu Science Park had the pleasure of hosting the NATO DIANA Cluster 3 on-site in Estonia, bringing together dual-use startups, mentors, and accelerator teams for a hands-on programme designed to push ideas closer to real-world defence applications. The third onsite of the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator has wrapped up in Tartu and at […]
Defence sector pre-accelerator invites companies to develop solutions to strengthen Estonia’s defence capabilities
The defence sector pre-accelerator Defence Business Lab is beginning its second year of operation and is inviting companies and teams to apply with technological solutions that support Estonia’s defence capabilities. The programme helps take defence technologies from idea and prototype stage through to testing and international growth opportunities. The pre-accelerator is aimed at companies developing […]
Startup story: Datifex X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Datifex is building a real-time command layer* for defence and critical infrastructure operations. Its platform, DATIVerse 3D™, delivers a browser-based 3D environment where operators can monitor and control complex systems using live operational data, digital twins** and AI within a single interface. As defence and critical infrastructure systems become more complex, operators must interpret large […]
Startup Story: MAPS Messaging x NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
MAPS Messaging is described as a protocol-agnostic data-in-motion routing layer built for environments where connectivity is degraded, intermittent or contested. Put simply, it ensures that different systems can exchange data reliably, even in difficult network conditions. Rather than replacing existing infrastructure, it allows heterogeneous systems, both legacy and modern, to exchange data reliably. It connects […]
