NATO’s Startup Surge: Dual-Use Tech Takes Center Stage

Explore how NATO's new initiative is driving a wave of innovation in defense technology, with a focus on dual-use startups. Discover the strategic role of AI, electronics, and materials science in shaping Europe's defense future, and learn about the lucrative opportunities for tech entrepreneurs in this evolving landscape.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/14/nato-backs-its-first-cohort-of-european-dual-use-startups/
https://sherwood.news/tech/ai-is-eating-the-startup-world/
https://armoneyandpolitics.com/arkansas-startup-ecosystem/
https://medcitynews.com/2025/02/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-97/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:37) NATO backs its first cohort of European dual-use startups
(00:03:32) AI is eating the startup world
(00:06:27) Virtuous Cycles: Arkansas Startup Ecosystem Shows Promise, Has Room to Grow
(00:09:19) StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups