DEFINE Accelerator Demo Day – Two Years of Accelerating Defence Innovation

On Monday, 16 November 2026, the DEFINE Innovation Hub in Riihimäki, Finland, will celebrate two years of accelerating defence and dual-use innovation. The DEFINE Accelerator Batch 5 Demo Day will bring together a new generation of defence companies, experts and ecosystem partners.

At the event, twelve new defence teams will take the stage to showcase their solutions and the results of their development work. During the three-month accelerator programme, the teams have developed their innovations, challenged conventional thinking and strengthened their readiness to grow in international defence and security markets.

The programme will also feature insights from experts who have witnessed the transformation of Europe’s defence landscape firsthand. In addition, DEFINE Accelerator alumni will share their experiences of life after the accelerator and what comes next in developing and commercialising their innovations.

The Demo Day offers an opportunity to discover new solutions, connect with industry experts and explore the opportunities shaping the future of defence and dual-use technologies.

Programme (further details to be announced):

1:00 PM – Doors open

3:00–5:00 PM

• Welcome remarks
• Key Notes
• Batch 5 intro

5:00–7:00 PM – Networking, light refreshments and drinks

Register here.