Dealroom – Defence, Dual-Use, Cyber, and Space Innovations Ecosystems in the Tough-10 Countries: Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia,

This report focuses on the ecosystems of defence, dual-use, cyber, and space innovations in the Tough-10 countries.

It provides insights into defence innovation trends, key ecosystem players, funding instruments, and startups to watch in these Eastern NATO Flank countries. The report emphasizes the importance of collective security, sovereignty, and resilience amid geopolitical tensions, especially considering the proximity to Russia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It highlights the strategic importance of investments in tough tech for deterrence, economic resilience, supply chain security, critical infrastructure protection, and technological superiority. The role of innovative startups and venture capital in strengthening the region’s defence capabilities and competitiveness is also underscored. The report stresses the urgency and responsibility of Europe, particularly the Eastern Flank, to build technologies that secure its future.