Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

Fueling Growth for Dual-Use Ventures

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hacking for Allies has numerous wins to report as it kicks off its fourth cohort next week.

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  • The D•ICE solution will fly with tactical UAS OEMs by the end of 2023 and be deployed with NATO allied forces in 2024.
  • The capital investment was made to build a sustainable pilot line for assembling batteries in Norway.
  • Avju Solutions Completed a $2M USD funding round to fuel continued growth of their unique solutions to maximize security and efficiency of the power grid.
  • Squarehead Technology partnered with UK-based defense contractor Chess Dynamics to build a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System with 4D radar and advanced acoustic technology.

Hacking4Allies Norway Showcase to Spotlight Promising Dual-Use Startups

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The possibilities and potential for building on allied relationships for mutual growth and security will be on display Friday, April 8, in Palo Alto at the Hacking4Allies Norway Showcase hosted by BMNT Inc. Five Norwegian tech startups participating in Hacking4Allies – the initiative that connects dual-use startup and scale-up companies in allied nations to the U.S. defense ecosystem – will share insights into their technological capabilities and how they might support dual-use markets.

Key Points: 
  • "Modern conflicts and evolving global security threats demand an international perspective based in trust and understanding," said Ellen Chang, Director of H4XLabs.
  • "Now in its second year, Hacking4Allies is connecting promising Norwegian companies to the U.S. market to foster collaborative innovation for stronger national security."
  • The livestreamed session will feature five of the eight current Hacking4Allies cohort participants, each hoping to bring their technologies to the U.S. market, discussing their startup journeys and lessons learned.
  • About BMNT, Inc.:BMNT is an internationally recognized innovation consultancy and early-stage enterprise accelerator that is changing the future of public service innovation.

H4XLabs Bridges U.S. Opportunities to Norwegian Startups via Innovative Hacking 4 Allies Program

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following last year's successful pilot with four Norwegian companies, the Hacking 4 Allies program is growing.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following last year's successful pilot with four Norwegian companies, the Hacking 4 Allies program is growing.
  • A second cohort of the initiative that connects dual-use startups in allied nations to the U.S. defense ecosystem is under way.
  • "Teaching them how to navigate opportunities through this program creates even stronger linkages between Norway's innovative offerings and the U.S.
  • Hacking 4 Allies is a partnership among BMNT; its enterprise accelerator, H4XLabs; Innovation Norway ; the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI); the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Norwegian-American Defense & Homeland Security Industry Counci l (NADIC).