DIGITALEUROPE Future Unicorn Awards

Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn AwardEurope–US scale-ups strengthening the transatlantic tech and security ecosystem. Partnership to be announced.

WHY THIS TRACK EXISTS

The bridge between European and American technology leadership. Founded in 2026, in a moment where transatlantic sovereignty stopped being a slogan.

NOmination criteria

A scorecard for Europe’s strategic technology champions.

Eligibility filter

Has a dual-use technology that serves both civilian and military clients or a clear strategy to sell their technology to both civilian and military clients

A transatlantic footprint or a credible path to one: capital, customers, operations or expansion across both sides and particularly in Ukraine

A trans-atlantic footprint or a credible path to one: capital, customers, operations or expansion across both sides and particularly in Ukraine

Headquartered in Europe, including UA, CH, NO, TR or United States

Head-quartered in Europe, including UA, CH, NO, TR.

€30M valuation or €10M annual revenue.

No Russian capital, limited Chinese exposure.

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Growth potential

A credible path to €1B+ valuation, backed by strong market demand, momentum, and scale potential.

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Growth potential

A credible path to €1B+ valuation, backed by strong market demand, momentum, and scale potential.

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Transatlantic value

Strengthens Europe’s resilience while reinforcing the shared industrial and security base across the Atlantic.

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Transatlantic value

Strengthens Europe’s resilience while reinforcing the shared industrial and security base across the Atlantic.

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Ukrainian value

Clear relevance to Ukraine’s battlefield, defence, or rebuilding needs.

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Ukrainian value

Clear relevance to Ukraine’s battlefield, defence, or rebuilding needs.

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Execution viability

A mature team, solid runway, and technology ready to deliver measurable impact within two years.

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Execution viability

A mature team, solid runway, and technology ready to deliver measurable impact within two years.

THE Award cycle

Eight months. From call to crown.

Twenty-nine countries.
One transatlantic bridge

June

Call for candidates from National Trade Associations & accelerators

Sep-Oct

October

Dec-Jan

3 Feb

4 Feb

12-14 Feb

THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM

Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award Jury
Jury for 2026 to be announced soon

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The bridge between European and American technology leadership. Founded in 2026, in a moment where transatlantic sovereignty stopped being a slogan.

The bridge between European and American technology leadership. Founded in 2026, in a moment where transatlantic sovereignty stopped being a slogan.

A scorecard for Europe’s strategic technology champions.

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Eight months. From call to crown.

Twenty-nine countries. One transatlantic bridge

Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award JuryJury for 2026 to be announced soon

The awards that map Europe's next decade

The awards that map Europe's next decade

The awards that map Europe's next decade

Twenty-nine countries.
One transatlantic bridge

Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award Jury
Jury for 2026 to be announced soon