“Tech Tour Defence was an excellent opportunity to meet start-ups, investors, industry and others from across the defence technology ecosystem in Europe. I was extremely impressed with the calibre of the attendees and the level of debate. It will certainly feature in the NATO Innovation Fund’s diary for 2026.”

John Ridge
Chief Adoption Officer
Nato Innovation Fund (NIF)

“It was a real pleasure to serve on the Jury at the Tech Tour Defence event. What truly stood out to me is that it’s far more than just entrepreneurs pitching to investors;  it’s a genuine platform for collaboration. And in today’s fast-changing security landscape, collaboration is exactly what we need. It’s inspiring to see entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts join forces to help defence innovations grow and scale. A huge thank-you to the organisers, investors, and courageous entrepreneurs. While congratulations go of course to the winners, above all I salute all the entrepreneurs, keep up the good pace. Your passion really makes the difference”

Ken Spruyt
Business Development Manager
Nokia Space & Defense

“Tech Tour has built an outstanding platform for connecting innovators and investors. Presenting TUSK IC and receiving an award among such exceptional companies was a proud moment. Tech Tour Defence – Paris edition – is one of the few community events that brings together investors and innovators in defence and dual-use technologies.”

Kathleen Philips
CEO
TUSK IC