Deep Tech Defence Alliance

Empowering innovative disruptive emergent SMEs and scale-ups. Advancing breakthrough defence technologies through high-intensity R&D and rapid capability development.

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Disruptive Innovation Ecosystem

The Deep Tech Defence Alliance accelerates breakthrough defence technologies through innovative disruptive emergent SMEs and scale-ups with 20% minimum R&D intensity. We focus on rapid capability development and technology transfer from lab to battlefield.

Our ecosystem connects high-growth technology companies developing cutting-edge solutions in AI, quantum, advanced materials, autonomous systems, and next-generation sensors. These SMEs and scale-ups drive innovation at unprecedented speed.

We specialise in emergent technologies that disrupt traditional defence paradigms - from swarm intelligence to quantum sensing, adaptive manufacturing to space-based capabilities. Our members maintain intensive R&D programmes exceeding 20% of turnover.

Through rapid prototyping, agile development cycles, and direct user feedback loops, we transform disruptive research into operational capabilities that provide strategic advantage and export opportunities.

30+ Active Members

2024 Latest Launch

10x Export Growth Target

Silver Excellence Label

Disruptive Technology Focus

Strong Industrial Base

Building resilient defence manufacturing capabilities, scaling production capacity, and strengthening supply chain security through strategic partnerships and innovation.

Smart Innovation

Accelerating technology development through Strategic Defence Innovation Research (SDIR), public-private collaboration, and knowledge-driven policy development.

Connected Collaboration

Strengthening national and international partnerships, regional ecosystem networks, and bilateral cooperation to enhance collective defence capabilities.

NLD Technology Areas

Focussing on the five strategic Dutch technology areas: Intelligent Systems, Space Technology, Quantum, Sensors, and Smart Materials for defence applications.

Partners not Suppliers

Leveraging the public-private platform for scaling production, addressing bottlenecks, and facilitating industry-defence collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Ecosystem Impact Metrics

€2.8B

Total Investments

↗ +23% this year

€1.2B

Export Value

↗ +45% growth

15,400

High-Tech Jobs

↗ +1,200 new

22.3%

Avg R&D Intensity

↗ Above target

156

Active Partnerships

↗ +34 new

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