NATO Unveils $1.1 Billion Fund to Fuel AI, Robotics, and Space Tech Innovation

NATO has introduced a $1.1 billion fund aimed at accelerating advancements in AI, robotics, and space technologies, under the DIANA initiative.

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Launched in 2022, DIANA focuses on solving real-world security challenges through competition-style programs, targeting innovations in technology.

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The fund commits to investing €1 billion over 15 years in startups focusing on AI, big-data, quantum technologies, hypersonics, and space systems.

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DIANA will have headquarters in London and North America, with over 60 partner sites across 20 NATO nations, fostering global technological collaboration.

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Initial focus areas for 2023 include resilience of energy, secure information sharing, and advanced sensing and surveillance, reflecting critical defense needs.

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NATO’s investment underscores the importance of AI, robotics, and space in future defense, enhancing technological capabilities to meet emerging global threats.

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