Defence Tech Meetup Fall 2026 Helsinki
Defence Tech Meetup Fall 2026
For STARTUPS:
If you are a startup, please register using the dedicated startup application form below, otherwise your application will be rejected. All startup applications will also be considered for the 15 pitch slots and 15 exhibition stands available at the event.
Apply here:
https://tally.so/r/vGavVQ
Attendance limited to two people per startup. Applications accepted until the 15th of September.
Funding. Procurement. Market Access.
BSV Ventures, Patria, and Millog invite you to a focused, working-level forum dedicated to Counter-UAS technologies and the rapidly evolving drone warfare ecosystem.
The war in Ukraine has fundamentally reshaped the modern battlefield, demonstrating that inexpensive, rapidly deployable unmanned systems can alter the balance of power across tactical and strategic operations. More recently, the conflict in the Middle East has further highlighted the growing importance of integrated air and missile defence, Counter-UAS capabilities, and scalable interception technologies. At the same time, an increasing number of drone-related incidents over critical infrastructure and sensitive sites across Europe has reinforced the need for resilient Counter-UAS capabilities beyond active conflict zones.
Bringing together startups, defence primes, procurement agencies, military end-users, investors and policymakers from across the Nordic and Baltic region, Ukraine, Israel, the UAE and other allied ecosystems, this closed-door forum will focus on one question:
How do we accelerate the development, procurement and deployment of next-generation Counter-UAS capabilities across allied defence ecosystems?
The agenda combines battlefield lessons, procurement perspectives, investment trends and startup showcases, connecting technology developers directly with the organisations responsible for building the future of Counter-UAS.
September 22nd, 2026 | 15:30–20:00
Location will be shared with the approved guests
Capacity: ~200–250 participants
Format: curated, closed-door, defence-focused
What to expect
Market outlook on the rapidly evolving UAS and Counter-UAS landscape, financing trends, and long-term opportunities in defence innovation.
Battlefield insights from leading startups in Ukraine, Israel and the UAE on how recent conflicts are shaping the next generation of Counter-UAS technologies.
Procurement and industrial perspectives from defence primes and purchasing organisations on how acquisition, production and deployment models are changing.
Curated startup pitching sessions featuring selected companies from Europe, Ukraine, Israel and the UAE.
Counter-UAS startup exhibition, showcasing up to 15 selected companies and their technologies.
Curated networking with defence organisations, procurement agencies, investors, primes, integrators and policymakers from allied ecosystems.
Food and refreshments throughout the event.
Who should attend
Defence and dual-use startups
Angels and VCs
Defence primes and integrators
Government, procurement and policy representatives
NATO-adjacent stakeholders and ecosystem builders
Important
This is a defence-focused event.
All participants are verified and approved by the hosts.
The final agenda, speaker list and operational details will be shared only with confirmed attendees.