

Legal Forum @ V14
Join us for the Berlin Defense Tech Week Legal Forum @ V14 — a practical deep dive designed specifically for early-stage defense and dual-use startups as part of Berlin Defense Tech Week 2026
Whether you're preparing your first fundraising round, protecting your intellectual property, exploring government customers, or navigating export regulations, this is your opportunity to get direct answers from people working in the field every day.
This hands-on session is designed for early-stage defense tech founders with a prototype or initial funding, helping them avoid costly mistakes, accelerate growth, and build companies ready to scale.
V14 is a Berlin-based law firm advising startups, scale-ups, and investors on fundraising, venture capital, IP, commercial law, and company growth—from incorporation to exit.
Agenda
Introduction by the European Defense Tech Hub and V14
Expert Sessions
Fundraising & Venture Capital for Defense Startups
IP and Protecting Your Technology
Export Controls, Compliance & International Expansion
Corporate Structure, Shareholder Agreements & Employee Incentives
Government Procurement & Contracting
Founder Q&A
Bring your toughest legal questions and get direct feedback from experts.
Networking
Connect with fellow founders and legal experts.
Berlin Defense Tech Week 2026
Berlin Defense Tech Week brings together founders, engineers, operators, investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and military personnel from across Europe for a week of events focused on the future of defense and security.
Taking place during the final plenary week of the German Bundestag before the summer recess, it creates the density needed for meaningful collaboration, rapid feedback, and new partnerships across the European defense ecosystem.
Learn more: https://eurodefense.tech/berlin-2026/