DUAL-USE INNOVATION
DAYS 2025
Dual-Use Innovation Days is Europe’s forum for accelerating defence- & aerospace aligned innovation and scaling dual-use technologies across sectors. Hosted in Oeiras, Portugal, on 3–4 November 2025, the event convenes startups, universities, OEMs, investors, and government agencies to transform research into capability.
Advancing Europe’s Strategic Tech Sovereignty
Held in parallel with the Advanced Air Mobility Summit, the event fosters a unique cross-sector dialogue at the intersection of defence aerospace, mobility, cyber, AI, and secure infrastructure.


Who Attends

  • Dual-Use Startups & Founders

    developing technologies for both civilian and defence use

  • Government Innovation Units & MODs

    focused on procurement, pilot testing, and capability integration

  • Investors & Strategic Funds

    seeking mission-driven, scalable ventures

  • Universities & Research Centres

    with high-TRL IP and defence-aligned research

  • Accelerators, TTOs, and Innovation Hubs

    building regional innovation ecosystems

Strategic Objectives

  • Bridge civil and defence innovation ecosystems
  • Enable technology transfer from research institutions to operational environments
  • Support startups in procurement readiness and certification navigation
  • Promote transnational collaboration across NATO and EU innovation hubs
  • Align with European capability development goals and dual-use tech policy
EVENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Startup Showcase & Pitches
    30+ curated ventures presenting cross-sector dual-use applications
  • Roundtables, Workshops &
    Mentorship
    Sessions on IP strategy, export control, procurement pathways, TRL advancement, sessions with NATO-aligned partners, defence primes
  • Investor & OEM Dealrooms

    Curated matchmaking for capital, collaboration, and commercialisation
  • Policy
    Dialogue

    Addressing EU strategic autonomy, dual-use export governance, and funding architecture (EDF, EUDIS)
The Agenda
NOV. 03, 2025
09:00 - 18:00
DAY 1
  • Welcome Address & Strategic Keynote (Portugal Air Mobility Council, NATO Innovation Unit, ESA representative)
  • Thematic Mentorship Session: Defence Compliance & NATO Readiness
  • Thematic Mentorship Session: Track C: Dual-Use IP Strategy & Export Controls
  • Investor Office Hours (Pre-matched sessions with VCs & Defence Innovation Units)
  • Roundtable: “Defence Innovation Frontlines: Needs, Gaps & Dual-Use Opportunities”
  • "Masterclass: “Go-to-Market for Aerospace Startups in Regulated Environments” Includes: Aviation Certification & Regulatory Planning"
  • Cross-Hub Dealroom: Startup–Investor–GovTech Matchmaking (with global innovation attachés & defence procurement reps)
  • Fireside Chat: OEMs & Defence Primes Present Open Challenges
NOV. 04, 2025
09:30 - 16:30
DAY 2
  • Masterclass: “Bridging Civil and Defence: The Rise of Dual-Use Innovation”
  • Startup Pitching [Session 1] for Seed startups
  • Fireside Chat: “Funding Aerospace Innovation: VC, Family Offices & GovTech”
  • Startup Pitching [Session 2] for Series A Startups
  • "Awards & Closing Session:
– Best Dual-Use Startup
– Most Scalable Startup (For Series A Startups since they have tangible numbers)
– Partner Hub Recognition (let’s see if we can get some of the primes to painter with us for that)"
APPLY TO ATTEND
All approved Delegates will receive an email with further instructions.
Would you like to attend Advanced Air Mobility Summit on the same dates?
Partners
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E-mail: info@dax-hub.com
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6.00pm

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