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Defence & dual-use innovation

Explore Europe's defence build-up through innovation, from dual-use technology and cybersecurity to procurement approaches for new suppliers.

Why it matters now

European defence spending is rising and NATO allies agreed on higher spending targets.

Investment in defence and dual-use startups — drones, AI, cybersecurity and autonomous systems — is growing fast. Governments are looking for ways to work with new, smaller suppliers.

What a tour can cover

  • ✓Dual-use startups and scale-ups
  • ✓Cybersecurity and digital resilience
  • ✓Innovation units and procurement approaches for new suppliers
  • ✓Knowledge institutions working on security research
  • ✓The ethical and governance debate

Who it's for

  • Defence and security ministries
  • Procurement and innovation units
  • Companies exploring the dual-use market

Sessions on sensitive topics are held under confidentiality arrangements; access to specific sites depends on host approval and security requirements.

From your objectives to concrete follow-up

01

Intake

A 60–90 minute session on objectives, sector focus and the counterparts you want in the room.

02

Curation

Hubcrawl assembles the itinerary, speakers and closed sessions, and confirms the partners.

03

Delivery

Your delegation is hosted end to end: transfers, venues, catering and moderation.

04

Follow-through

Action Pack and return session, with an optional advisory sprint.

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