NATO's DIANA accelerator and test centre to be established in Espoo

Espoo will be part of NATO's DIANA programme as the network will establish an accelerator and a test centre in VTT's site in Otaniemi. VTT will set up the accelerator in collaboration with Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. Another test centre will be established in Oulu.

The operations to be established in Finland will build on decades of strong technological expertise and market success. The technology themes of the accelerator and test centres are related to next-generation communication systems, 6G technology, cybersecurity, quantum and space technologies.

The accelerator’s services will be specifically targeted at start-ups and SMEs with limited experience in the defence and security sector. The test centre will focus on the communication systems and quantum technologies of the future. This will provide a special training programme that will help companies develop deep technologies and innovations for commercial and defence purposes. It will also provide companies with extensive and varied training on how to develop business opportunities in the defence sector.

Espoo is one of the leading innovation communities in Europe, and the community's tradition in science-based innovations and multidisciplinary collaboration between companies, universities, and the public sector provides a reliable foundation for the DIANA network. By offering leading expertise in quantum technologies, semiconductors, AI, and cybersecurity, Espoo is ready to help solve many of the most pressing global challenges.

Read more about the DIANA accelerator on VTT’s website(external link, opens in a new window).