Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award
Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award
Europe–US scale-ups strengthening the transatlantic tech and security ecosystem.
In partnership with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Ukraine House.
Europe–US scale-ups strengthening the transatlantic tech and security ecosystem.
In partnership with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Ukraine House.
WHY THIS TRACK EXISTS
Founded in 2026, this track highlights companies contributing to a stronger transatlantic technology and security ecosystem. By connecting European, Ukrainian and US innovators, it supports shared priorities in resilience, defence innovation and responsible technological leadership.
Founded in 2026, this track highlights companies contributing to a stronger transatlantic technology and security ecosystem. By connecting European, Ukrainian and US innovators, it supports shared priorities in resilience, defence innovation and responsible technological leadership.
Founded in 2026, this track highlights companies contributing to a stronger transatlantic technology and security ecosystem. By connecting European, Ukrainian and US innovators, it supports shared priorities in resilience, defence innovation and responsible technological leadership.
NOmination criteria
First qualify. Then stand out.
Companies must meet the entry criteria before they are assessed by the jury. The scorecard then looks at growth, strategic relevance and the signal the company sends for Europe.
Eligibility: who can be nominated
Dual-Use
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
Dual-Use
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
Transatlantic footprint
A transatlantic footprint or a credible path to one: capital, customers, operations or expansion across both sides and particularly in Ukraine
Transatlantic footprint
Transatlantic 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
Headquartered in Europe, including UA, CH, NO, TR or United States
Scale threshold
€30M valuation or €10M annual revenue.
Scale threshold
€30M valuation or €10M annual revenue.
Ownership screen
No Russian capital, limited Chinese exposure.
Ownership screen
No Russian capital, limited Chinese exposure.
Jury scorecard: what makes a company stand out
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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.
03
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
THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM
Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award Jury
Jury for 2026 to be announced soon
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The awards that map Europe's next decade
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The awards that map Europe's next decade
© 2026 DIGITALEUROPE - Rue de la Science 37, Brussels
The awards that map Europe's next decade
© 2026 DIGITALEUROPE - Rue de la Science 37, Brussels