Delft, The Netherlands (10 December 2025) – SINTEG Systems is honoured to join the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme. We are part of a cohort of 150 companies selected from 24 countries across the Alliance to advance dual use technologies that strengthen operational effectiveness and support long term resilience for both defence and civil communities.
Through the programme, DIANA brings innovators together with users, mentors and a wide network of test centres to help translate promising ideas into practical capability. SINTEG Systems will participate in the Operations in Extreme Environments challenge, where we will further mature our in situ ultrasonic guided wave technology for composite integrity assessment in demanding conditions. This support will help us develop solutions that contribute to safer structures, more reliable assets and improved decision making.
“We are incredibly honoured and proud to take part in the NATO DIANA 2026 challenge program” said Maarten Adams, Founder of SINTEG Systems. “It gives us a valuable opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, and the ability to continue developing our composite inspection technology so that it supports the shared goals of readiness, safety and resilience across the Alliance.”
Quick facts about the NATO DIANA 2026 Innovators Cohort
- DIANA is announcing the next round of companies that will join its 2026 Challenge Programme.
- DIANA received a record of 3,680 submissions from companies across NATO member states for this year’s challenge call.
- Each company will receive contractual funding and will join one of 16 DIANA-affiliated accelerators based throughout the Alliance.
- They will be working on solutions across 10 challenges areas drawn from key priorities identified by Allies. They are:
- Energy and Power
- Advanced Communication Technologies
- Contested Electromagnetic Environments
- Human Resilience and Biotechnologies
- Critical Infrastructure and Logistics
- Operations in Extreme Environments
- Maritime Operations
- Resilient Space Operations
- Autonomy and Unmanned Systems
- Data Assisted Decision Making
More information about the challenges can be found at DIANA | Challenges. For any questions on DIANA’s announcement, media or guidelines, please contact press@diana.nato.int.
MORE ABOUT NATO DIANA
NATO DIANA finds and accelerates cutting-edge technologies to deliver battle-winning defence and security solutions for the Alliance, while fostering deep-tech innovation. As a cornerstone of NATO’s innovation and technology strategy, DIANA brings together world-class talent and the latest advancements to maintain the Alliance’s technological edge. Leveraging a network of leading accelerator sites, test centres, expert mentors, and Allied expertise across 32 nations, DIANA empowers innovators working at the intersection of defence readiness, commercial potential, and technological breakthroughs.
