Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award

Europe–US scale-ups strengthening the transatlantic tech and security ecosystem.

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In Partnership with:

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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.

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

Scale threshold

>€500M valuation

Scale threshold

>€500M valuation

Ownership screen

No Russian capital, limited Chinese exposure.

Ownership screen

No Russian capital, limited Chinese exposure.

Jury scorecard: what makes a company stand out

01

Growth potential

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

01

Growth potential

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

02

Transatlantic value

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

02

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.

03

Ukrainian value

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

04

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