Innovation is the heartbeat of transformation.

We inspire and empower the alliance through the delivery of tangible, impactful solutions. By rapidly exploiting cutting-edge products and focusing on operationally relevant issues, we transform challenges into opportunities and ideas into reality.

Our commitment to the transformation of the military instrument of power is unwavering. We understand that technological superiority is crucial for maintaining our strategic advantages and operational effectiveness. By integrating advanced science and technologies and innovative solutions, we enhance the capabilities of the Alliance ensuring they are always prepared to meet any challenge head-on.1

Collaboration is at the core of our efforts. We work hand-in-hand with our colleagues, leveraging the collective expertise and resources of the NATO and the Alliance. Together, we drive forward the development and deployment of groundbreaking technologies that strengthen our defence and deterrence posture and enhance our operational readiness.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and lead with unwavering dedication. As we forge a path of excellence, we ensure that our collective strength remains unmatched and our future, secure. Through our relentless pursuit of innovation, we uphold the values and principles that define NATO, safeguarding peace and stability for generations to come.

Featured Projects


  • DINO SAAR

    Featured Project Dynamic Integrated NATO Operational System for Air-to-Air Refuelling The Dynamic Integrated NATO Operational System for Air-to-Air Refueling (DINO SAAR) is a software solution designed to optimize Air-to-Air Refuelling…

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  • RALPH

    Featured Project Integrated End-to-End Data Streaming Platform RALPH is an integrated end-to-end (E2E) solution for ingesting, processing, and distributing real-time operational data, demonstrating its capabilities by ingesting video, telemetry, and…

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  • MLEO

    Featured Project Supervised Machine Learning Energy Consumption Supervised Machine Learning Energy Consumption is a proof of concept of an AI-driven forecasting system to help save energy, cut costs, and improve…

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  • AIMED

    Featured Project AI-enabled Multi-domain Effects Demonstrator AIMED is designed to assist Joint Force Commanders with dynamic, multi-domain Time-Sensitive Targeting decisions. It is the first tangible capability offered to NATO demonstrating…

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  • NI2CE Messenger

    Featured Project NATO Interoperable Instant Communication Environment NATO Interoperable Instant Communication Environment (NI2CE) is an open-source and cross-platform instant messaging and voice-over-IP service owned by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization…

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Events & Workshops


  • Accelerating Innovation through Collaboration. The NATO Open Innovation Conference & Expo is an annual event hosted by NATO ACT that brings innovation practitioners throughout the Alliance together like never before. It offers a unique platform for military and civilian innovation practitioners to network, meet, and learn about what it means to be an innovator in

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  • Looking Ahead. The NATO Innovation Challenge, launched in 2017 by Allied Command Transformation, catalyzes the discovery of novel, cost-effective solutions to the Alliance’s most pressing operational problems. Held twice annually, each iteration of the challenge centers on a unique problem set and invites submissions from across NATO and partner nations, including startups, academic institutions, defense

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  • Teaching Innovation Through Practice. Project Mercury is a joint endeavor between Allied Command Transformation and Innovatrium Ann Arbor, designed to build the innovation skills, culture, and connections your unit needs to thrive. Led by a dynamic PhD-level faculty, Project Mercury provides an immersive environment in which individuals and teams have to research, experiment, and take

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