Strengthening European Defence and Security
DEFINE Ecosystem – Paving the Way to Defence Business Excellence in Häme, Finland

The Role of Stakeholders – Regions, Cities, Companies, and Academia in Building a Successful Innovation Defence Ecosystem

Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE), initiated by the City of Riihimäki in Finland, is an international, high-level defence and security industry network. As the leading defence ecosystem, DEFINE brings together high-potential startups, greatest talents and end-users to create innovations that benefit both military and society as a whole.

This seminar will explore the critical need to boost the EU’s security and defence capacity, build defence-related ecosystems, and examine the role of key stakeholders—regions, cities, companies, and academia—in developing a successful ecosystem. Additionally, this event will provide insights into EU funding opportunities for defence and security initiatives.

Please register at the latest on Tuesday 3.6.2025 via the link below.

This seminar is free of charge and in person. Since the number of seats is limited, please secure your place and register early.

Please note that if the maximum number of participants is reached before 3 June, the registration form will be closed early.

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