DIANA, NATO’s Innovation Accelerator, Doubles the Size of its Transatlantic Network

Defense News ,NATO :-  NATO's DIANA, which helps inventors create new defense and security technologies, is growing! They're adding more places where people can work on their ideas and test them out.

Now, DIANA has 23 places where inventors can speed up their work (they used to have 11), and they have 182 places to test their inventions (they used to have 90). These places are spread across 28 countries that are part of NATO.

These new places will help DIANA help more inventors. They'll give them better chances to make their ideas into real things.

At these places, DIANA offers really good programs to help companies in their program. They also give access to high-tech testing spots. These are not just for the companies working with DIANA now, but also for any future companies they help. This way, they can get expert advice and test their inventions in special places.

Professor Deeph Chana, who runs DIANA, said, "One of the best things about DIANA is that we have connections all across the Atlantic, and lots of talented people working together. This helps us make new and better solutions for defense, security, and peace."

This growth is a big deal for DIANA. Last November, they picked 44 companies out of over 1300 who wanted to join their program. These companies were chosen to solve problems like making energy more reliable, better sensing underwater, and sharing information securely.

DIANA was started by NATO to find and help new ideas across the Alliance. They give companies the tools, connections, and advice they need to make important technologies for defense and security, like dealing with tough situations and protecting our communities.