Geopolitical tensions are reshaping innovation ecosystems, with dual-use technologies increasingly linking economic competitiveness and security. In Finland, NATO membership has accelerated this shift, creating new opportunities for innovators to engage with NATO DIANA and contribute to allied defense innovation.
Issue Brief
July 1, 2026 • 9:00 am ET
Satu Vasamo-Koskinen
Bottom lines up front
Finland is increasingly aligning its innovation ecosystem with security objectives.Dual-use technologies are accelerating the convergence of economic and security priorities.Finnish innovators are finding new pathways to NATO’s innovation ecosystem through NATO DIANA.
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