Di5 Defence hub

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Defence demands innovation.

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Events & Workshops

Gatherings focused on cutting-edge technologies and urgent operational needs

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Mentorship & Matchmaking

Targeted & vetted matchmaking connecting primes, startups, SMEs, investors, and the military

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R&D Project Hub

Defence and dual-use projects & pilots from across the European ecosystem collected under one roof

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Di5 Programs

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Di5 Accelerator

A comprehensive program designed to radically grow and scale product development, sales, and operations in defence and dual-use​

Di5 / Ukraine

A targeted, "fully managed" program designed to fast-track access to Ukrainian military end-users and land MOD contracts

Di5 Supplier Development

A program specifically designed for companies considering dual-use, preparing to become suppliers to systems integrators

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What programs can Di5 members join?

Di5 programs accelerate iteration speed & time to market

Di5 Accelerator
A comprehensive program designed to radically grow and scale product development, sales, and operations in dual-use​
Ukraine Program
A targeted, "fully managed" program designed to fast-track access to Ukrainian military end-users and producers
Supplier Development Program
A program specifically designed for companies considering dual-use, getting them ready to sell to systems integrators​

Di5 Events

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Startup Defense Pitch Day

A knowledge-sharing arena linking NATO stakeholders, early-stage startups, and scaleups working on the next generation of defence capabilities.

Bergen, NO
Nov 15, 2023
Startup Defense Networking Event

A full-day gathering where startups present breakthrough technologies to defence, security, and industrial leaders, with dedicated sessions on scaling dual-use solutions.

Oslo, NO
Nov 20, 2023
Defense Tech Startup Showcase

A networking event that brings together investors, corporates, and startups to explore the commercial and defence potential of new technologies.

Drammen, NO
Nov 30, 2023
Investor Defense Summit 2023

Startups showcase live demos and prototypes designed to meet urgent defence needs, from autonomous systems to resilient energy solutions.

Oslo, NO
Dec 5, 2023
Defense Investment Forum 2023

A fast-paced hackathon where entrepreneurs team up with military end-users to co-develop solutions addressing real operational challenges.

Forskningsparken, Oslo, NO
Dec 10, 2023
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What happens after joining?

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We conduct a review of your business, and confirm membership within 24 hrs. If you do not pass review, we refund your payment in full. Once confirmed, we set up a meeting with you to understand your business, figure out where we can have impact, and start matching you with the right partners.

What is Di5?

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Di5 is Norway's leading hub for defence innovation. We unite major defence companies, cutting-edge startups, investors and the military.
The name Di5 stand for defence innovation across the 5 realms – air, sea, land, cyber and space.

What is Di5’s mission?

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10x Norway (and Europe's) defence industry by scaling battle-tested systems and ordnance, while powering the breakthrough companies that will define the battlefield of tomorrow.

What is the difference between Di5 and FSI?

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FSi is the defence industry’s advocacy voice, while Di5 is its innovation engine - turning ideas into partnerships, projects, and battlefield-ready capabilities.

Who can become a member of Di5?

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Beyond the primes, defence or dual-use startups and SMEs, and the military, we welcome research and academia, defence industry advisors & experts, along with investors, from across Europe.