룩셈부르크, NATO의 DIANA 네트워크에 가입
룩셈부르크는 국방 혁신의 중요한 이정표로서 북대서양조약기구(NATO) 의 DIANA(Dependence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) 네트워크에 가입했다. 2022년에 설립된 DIANA네트워크는 NATO가 기업들에게 중요한 국방 및 안보 문제를 해결하기 위한 최첨단 기술을 개발하는데 필요한 자원, 네트워크 및 지침을 지원하고 있다. 룩셈부르크에서는 스타트업 인큐베이팅 기관인 테크노포트 (Technoport)가 주도하여 이 DIANA프로그램에 참여할 파트너를 찾으며, 전반적인 운영 및 NATO와의 협력을 담당할 것이다.
Specifically, the incubator Technoport will act as the central accelerator site for DIANA in Luxembourg, supported by several test centres, including:
- The Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC)
- The Luxembourg Space Agency
- The Space Campus
- The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
- The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability, and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg
The DIANA network comprises 23 accelerators and 182 test centres spread across the 32 NATO Allies.
Exchanges within DIANA will also enrich our innovators and strengthen transatlantic cooperation.
Established in 2022, the DIANA network ensures that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) harnesses the best of dual-use innovation for transatlantic defence and security. This structure provides companies with the resources, networks and guidance necessary to develop cutting-edge technologies to address critical defence and security challenges.
“We are delighted that the national ecosystem is strengthening its links with NATO. Luxembourg has a lot of expertise to share and we will do our part in maintaining the Alliance’s technological edge. Exchanges within DIANA will also enrich our innovators and strengthen transatlantic cooperation. And let us not forget the crucial synergies between DIANA and the Luxembourg domiciled NATO Innovation Fund” explains Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes.
“In the booming innovation ecosystem in Luxembourg, this integration into NATO’s DIANA network will put the spotlight on national areas of excellence such as space, data, smart materials, biotechnology and quantum,” affirms Sasha Baillie, CEO of Luxinnovation.
“In the future, our economic development and our collective defence and common security will depend, to a large extent, on the innovation we foster today. Civil and military players in the spheres of industry and research must join forces to keep the competitive edge. That is why the Directorate of Defence invests in defence and dual-use research,” specifies Minister Backes.
This integration into NATO’s DIANA network will put the spotlight on national areas of excellence such as space, data, smart materials, biotechnology and quantum.
Buy-in from private players, in particular startups which are the true cradle of innovation, is essential. Maintaining an open dialogue and strengthening public sector engagement with the entire ecosystem are key to success.
“In the current context, it is crucial to link all initiatives to maximise synergies and ensure that all our efforts complement each other. The European Union, NATO and national players must work together,” concludes Ms Baillie.
Source: https://www.tradeandinvest.lu/news/luxembourg-joins-natos-diana-network/
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