Europe's security will be decided not only by the size of its armies, but by the speed of its innovation, and that speed comes from the success of its start-ups. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has reshaped Europe's security architecture and given the defence industry new momentum. Drones, AI and autonomous systems are being tested in combat there and refined within weeks.
Since 2022, more than 230 defence tech start-ups have been founded in Europe. Yet Helsing's co-CEO expects four in five of Europe's defence start-ups to fail. So what does it take to build one that lasts?
What you'll learn:
- How to find a frontline problem worth solving
- How to test in the field and learn from failures
- Who actually buys in defence, and how pilots become contracts
- How to build a team, raise capital and scale
How it works:
This workshop is structured like an investor pitch deck and walks you step by step through building a defence tech start-up. It is based on, and complemented by, the lessons learned from a founder and by interaction with the participants.
