Context: Finland is now part of the network since the Board of the DIANA initiative approved a proposal to establish an accelerator and two test centres in Finland. 

• Their mission is to help companies develop technology, innovation and business for the civil and defence sectors.

What is this program?

• The DIANA program, established by NATO, aims to accelerate dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. 

• It offers resources, networks, and guidance to companies for developing deep technologies. DIANA addresses critical defence and security challenges, including operating in denied environments and enhancing collective resilience. 

• All NATO nations are members of DIANA.

• It seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solutions with applications in both civil and defence sectors.

• DIANA has a network of more than 200 affiliated accelerator sites and test centres.

• The DIANA Board of Directors is responsible for governance and comprises representatives from every Allied country.

• DIANA accelerator programme – Aimed at helping companies and countries develop deep technologies and innovations applicable to both commercial and defence sectors.