NATO
Innovation
Joint NATO-Ukraine innovation programmes funding Allied and Ukrainian companies to co-develop and test defence technologies. The UNITE — Brave NATO programme scales to €50M in 2026 with competitions in counter-UAS, air defence, and frontline communications.
ABOUT NATO DEFENCE INNOVATION
NATO's defence innovation ecosystem connects Allied industry with Ukraine's combat-tested innovation base. The UNITE — Brave NATO programme, launched November 2025, funds joint teams of Allied + Ukrainian companies to develop solutions at TRL 7+. Managed by NCIA (procurement) and Brave1 (Ukrainian coordination), it offers a unique pathway for European defence-tech companies.
2026 Budget Target
Max Per Project
Minimum Readiness
Eligible NATO Nations
ACTIVE COMPETITIONS
UNITE Brave NATO
€50M in 2026 for Allied-Ukrainian company teams developing counter-UAS, air defence, and communications technology. Up to €1M per project.
UNITE competitions are run in rounds. New focus areas announced periodically. Get notified
DEFENCE
INNOVATOR?
UNITE connects Allied companies with Ukrainian partners. Let's discuss your technology.