DECOI – Defence Ecosystem of Innovators

DECOI (Defence Ecosystem of Innovators) is a high-level event created to connect defence and dual-use startups with investors, industry decision-makers, and public stakeholders across Europe. Launched by FiBAN in 2023, DECOI was created to address a growing need: a focused, credible platform where defence innovation can be discussed, evaluated, and financed in a serious, investor-driven setting.

Since its inception, DECOI has grown rapidly into one of the most significant defence innovation events in Northern Europe.

The next edition of DECOI is planned for:

📅 17 November 2026 (date subject to change)
📍 Helsinki, Finland (venue to be announced)

The programme, speakers, and pitching startups will be announced closer to the event.

Register early to stay informed and secure early access.

DECOI is one of FiBAN’s flagship events — and one of the most in-demand.

Participation is limited, and FiBAN members benefit from priority access to this high-level gathering of defence investors, industry leaders, and startups.

For members, DECOI offers:

• Priority access to high-quality defence & dual-use deal flow
  
• Direct interaction with European defence investors and corporates
  
• A curated environment focused on long-term value creation

If you are looking to invest at the intersection of security, technology, and impact, DECOI is where the ecosystem meets.

DECOI is designed for startups and scaleups developing technologies for defence, security, and dual-use markets.

Selected companies pitch to:

• Angel investors and defence-focused VCs
  
• Strategic corporates
  
• Industry and public-sector decision-makers

The impact is tangible.

Previous DECOI pitchers have raised significant funding following the event, including successful angel syndicates and VC-backed rounds. The winner of the first FiBAN defence, dual-use, and security event was Dobbelgänger, which raised 920,000 euros as a coinvestment from 16 angel investors, Lifeline Ventures, Innovestor, and other investors.

Beyond funding, DECOI offers:

• Visibility in an investor-driven environment
  
• Direct access to the “right ears” in defence and security
  
• Long-term ecosystem connections

Application period starts in August 2026.