{"id":14498,"date":"2025-10-03T13:55:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teaduspark.ee\/defence-innovation-day-cross-boarder-collaborations\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T10:32:57","slug":"defence-innovation-day-cross-boarder-collaborations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teaduspark.ee\/en\/defence-innovation-day-cross-boarder-collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Defence Innovation Day: Cross-boarder collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14498\" class=\"elementor elementor-14498 elementor-14458\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d634a89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d634a89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a3e062f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a3e062f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>On 22 September, <i>Defence Innovation Day<\/i> focused on a key question: how innovation and cross-border collaboration are reshaping the defence capabilities of NATO allies and new partners. The panel discussion \u201cCross-Border Innovation Cooperation\u201d was moderated by Pirko Konsa, Member of the Management Board at Tartu Science Park, and featured Mika Rantakokko (VTT), Jaan Kokk (Superangel), and Kati P\u00e4rn (Startup Estonia) as speakers.  <\/strong><\/p><p>The discussion began with the observation that the defence industry has long been highly state-centric and often closed to newcomers. \u201cMany investment funds and national support mechanisms have traditionally excluded the defence sector. But now we need to make a swift turnaround,\u201d noted Pirko Konsa. <br>Startups are increasingly seen as vital partners, and restrictions on dual-use technologies have been eased. The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that civilian innovation can rapidly evolve into defence solutions, making openness and collaboration essential.     <\/p><p>Jaan Kokk (Superangel) confirmed that change is underway: \u201cWe\u2019re moving slowly, but in the right direction. The fact that these questions are even being asked shows that the mindset is shifting. We now understand that potential conflict doesn\u2019t stop at national borders.\u201d <\/p><p>From Finland\u2019s VTT, Mika Rantakokko emphasised how joining NATO has transformed cooperation opportunities both for Finland and the region: \u201cIt\u2019s been a true game-changer. Collaboration among allies has expanded, giving smaller companies a completely new level of access to the defence sector. NATO\u2019s framework builds trust and confidence, helping innovations reach defence systems faster.\u201d <\/p><p>When Konsa asked how national approaches differ, Rantakokko noted that Estonia is more flexible and experimental, while Finland is more structured and focused on sustainability. \u201cThese two approaches complement each other very well,\u201d he added.  <\/p><p>Kati P\u00e4rn (Startup Estonia) highlighted that joint action among the Nordics and Baltics could create a globally competitive market: \u201cIf Estonia, Finland, and Sweden validate startup solutions within a unified structure, these companies can compete with firms from Germany, the UK, or France.\u201d <\/p><p>The discussion also touched on procurement and testing environments. Rantakokko pointed out that defence procurements are traditionally slow: \u201cThere\u2019s a lot to learn from Ukraine. No one there can wait seven years for a new solution to come through procurement.\u201d As a solution, participants proposed more innovative procurement processes and the creation of new testing centres. <\/p><p>Kokk t\u00e4iendas: \u201eK\u00fcsimus, mida ma investorite seas k\u00f5ige rohkem kuulen, pole mitte mida m\u00fc\u00fca, vaid kellele \u00fcldse r\u00e4\u00e4kida. Sellest tuleb kiiresti \u00fcle saada.\u201c <\/p><p>At the end of the panel, Konsa asked each participant for one recommendation to their country\u2019s Ministry of Defence: <\/p><p>Jaan Kokk: \u201cEstonia should trust the Force Transformation Command and its initiatives.\u201d <\/p><p>Mika Rantakokko: \u201cFinland needs a more innovative procurement and governance model to accelerate defence development.\u201d <\/p><p>Kati P\u00e4rn: \u201cWe need patience &#8211; but also open-mindedness. The state must learn faster cycles from startups.\u201d <\/p><p>The panel concluded with a shared message: time is the most critical resource. If processes remain slow and fragmented, technology will move elsewhere. That\u2019s why the Nordic-Baltic region must act now \u2014 to speed up procurement, establish shared test centres, and connect startups with major industry players. Only then can the region\u2019s small size become its global strength.    <\/p><p>&#8212;-<\/p><div class=\"post__content\"><p><em>Defence Innovation Day was organized by Tehnopol and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications through the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator, with one program track curated by SparkUp Tartu Science Park.<br>\n  <br>\n<\/em><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a372a5d e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a372a5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331a86e7 sparkup-responsive-arrows elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" data-id=\"331a86e7\" 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