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DECOI 2024 – Defense Ecosystem of Innovators

An insightful exploration of defense and security innovations!

In collaboration with partner organizations, the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) is proud to host Northern Europe’s largest Defence pitch event on November 19th.

This exclusive event will feature selected startups presenting their cutting-edge solutions to a distinguished audience of Angel Investors, Defence VCs, and key representatives from the Military Industry. Participants will also include Defence organizations from Finland, The US, and other NATO allies.

 

Join us for an insightful exploration of defense and security innovations event with key local and international influencers. DefSec and dual-use startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas to investors and industry leaders.

This exclusive event is designed for investors, officers, defence and security organizations, and ecosystem members. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate!

For attendees

This event is invite only. You can find your invitation in your email or contact the FiBAN team for the invitation.

If you want to join the investment syndicate, contact Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen directly at tiina@fiban.org.

For startups

Do you have a solution or technology that could be used in the Defence or Security markets? Are you looking for an investment? 

We are using the höpöhöpö platform for startup applications, you can apply to pitch from the button below.

Which companies qualify

  • You have an existing, registered company
  • Your company is at least in the pre-seed or seed stage.
  • Your company is established in a NATO country
  • You submit at least one illustration of how your solution(s) can be used in defence, security, or dual-use.

As long as you can illustrate how your solution applies to the DefSec market, we strongly encourage you to apply. 


We’re already processing applications – The sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting selected.

Apply by October 20th at the latest!

Apply now!

Application deadline is on 20.10.

This event is co-organized with FiBAN, Business Finland, Business Helsinki, Define Finland, Digital Defense Ecosystem, Finnish Venture Capital Association, Finnish Information Security Cluster, Tesi, VTT, The City of Riihimäki, Lifeline Ventures, and Summa Defence.

Welcome to DECOI 2024 – Defense Ecosystem of Innovators!

Join us for an insightful exploration of defense and security innovations, followed by a lively networking cocktail event with local and national influencers. DefSec and dual-use startups have an opportunity to pitch to investors and other key players in the sector.

The event is targeted at FiBAN private investor members and member organizations.

For investors

This event is invite only. You can find your invitation in your email or contact the FiBAN team for the invitation.

If you are interested in joining the pitch competition syndicate, contact Miikka Miettinen directly at miikka@fiban.org.

For startups

If you are working in the Defence, Security, or Dual Use sectors with your innovation, we highly encourage you to apply to this amazing opportunity where we will have defence and security professionals from all over the world, from NATO command, Finnish Defence Forces, all the way to Industry technology companies such as Patria and more.

Apply for the pitching competition below, where you will be directed to the Höpöhöpö platform, where you will fill in your company details and initiate the process of applying for the 100,000€ investment from Finnish business angels.

Application deadline is October 20th.

This event is co-organized with FiBAN, Business Finland, Business Helsinki, Define Finland, Digital Defense Ecosystem, Pääomasijoittajat Ry, Kyberala Ry, Tesi, VTT, Riihimäen kaupunki, and Lifeline Ventures.

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