Accelerating Dual-Use and Security Tech Startups for Global Impact
2nd Batch Coming Soon – Get Notified First
2nd Batch Coming Soon
Get Notified First
The Deep Tech Security Accelerator operates in strategic partnership with SRI International. It supports deep tech & security startups developing cutting-edge, dual-use solutions for global-scale protection and resilience of our democracies.
Who We Are
The Deep Tech Security Accelerator is a global hub for breakthrough innovation at the intersection of technology and security.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge the gap between visionary Ukrainian security startups and the resources they need to succeed. We support and scale dual-use deep tech ventures by providing access to mentorship, funding, security expertise, and strategic networks. We aim to strengthen Ukraine’s innovation capacity and connect it with the global ecosystem.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a thriving global ecosystem where cutting-edge security technologies, bold entrepreneurship, and strategic collaboration converge to deliver breakthroughs that strengthen democracies and empower the next generation of defense leaders in Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Our Partners
We are looking for visionary teams tackling critical challenges — on land, ocean, air and beyond. If your startup is shaping the future in any of these domains, you’re in the right place:
Data Systems and
Communication
Startups building secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure for modern defense, including:
Threat detection and real-time response
AI-powered analysis and decision-making tools
Secure communications, cryptography, post-quantum security
Edge computing for low-latency operations
Situational awareness and multi-sensor data fusion
Resilient, high-bandwidth satellite and mesh networks
Land-Based
Technologies
Solutions enhancing safety, mobility, and resilience on land, such as:
Ground robotics and autonomous systems
Infrastructure monitoring and critical asset protection
Energy resilience and adaptive grid systems
Emergency response and disaster recovery tools
Intelligent transportation and dual-use logistics
Air Domain
Technologies
Startups developing innovations for aerial platforms and operational efficiency in the air. focus areas include:
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone platforms
Aerial autonomy and swarm coordination
Advanced sensing, navigation, and tracking
Tactical applications for public safety and logistics
Maritime and Subsea Technologies
Technologies that improve visibility, control, and safety at sea and underwater:
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Technologies that improve visibility, control, and safety at sea and underwater:
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Sky and Space
Technologies
Projects leveraging satellite-based and near-Earth technologies for dual-use purposes:
Earth observation and imaging analytics
Satellite communications (LEO and beyond)
Geospatial data processing and AI integration
Space-based environmental and infrastructure monitoring
Orbital platforms for real-time situational intelligence
Bio & Med Tech
Solutions
Innovations at the intersection of biotechnology, medicine, and defense, including:
Rapid diagnostics and portable care tools
Telemedicine and AI-assisted triage
Pathogen detection and biosecurity platforms
Wearable biosensors for health monitoring
Advanced prosthetics, neurotech, and recovery tools
Medtech for civilian healthcare and disaster relief
We are looking for visionary teams tackling critical challenges — on land, ocean, air and beyond. If your startup is shaping the future in any of these domains, you’re in the right place:
Land-Based
Technologies
Solutions enhancing safety, mobility, and resilience on land, such as:
Ground robotics and autonomous systems
Infrastructure monitoring and critical asset protection
Energy resilience and adaptive grid systems
Emergency response and disaster recovery tools
Intelligent transportation and dual-use logistics
Land-Based
Technologies
Solutions enhancing safety, mobility, and resilience on land, such as:
Ground robotics and autonomous systems
Infrastructure monitoring and critical asset protection
Energy resilience and adaptive grid systems
Emergency response and disaster recovery tools
Intelligent transportation and dual-use logistics
Data Systems and
Communication
Startups building secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure for modern defense, including:
Threat detection and real-time response
AI-powered analysis and decision-making tools
Secure communications, cryptography, post-quantum security
Edge computing for low-latency operations
Situational awareness and multi-sensor data fusion
Resilient, high-bandwidth satellite and mesh networks
Data Systems and
Communication
Startups building secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure for modern defense, including:
Threat detection and real-time response
AI-powered analysis and decision-making tools
Secure communications, cryptography, post-quantum security
Edge computing for low-latency operations
Situational awareness and multi-sensor data fusion
Resilient, high-bandwidth satellite and mesh networks
Air Domain
Technologies
Startups developing innovations for aerial platforms and operational efficiency in the air. focus areas include:
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone platforms
Aerial autonomy and swarm coordination
Advanced sensing, navigation, and tracking
Tactical applications for public safety and logistics
Air Domain
Technologies
Startups developing innovations for aerial platforms and operational efficiency in the air. focus areas include:
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone platforms
Aerial autonomy and swarm coordination
Advanced sensing, navigation, and tracking
Tactical applications for public safety and logistics
Maritime and
Subsea Technologies
Technologies that improve visibility, control, and safety at sea and underwater:
|
Maritime and
Subsea Technologies
Technologies that improve visibility, control, and safety at sea and underwater:
|
Sky and Space
Technologies
Projects leveraging satellite-based and near-Earth technologies for dual-use purposes:
Earth observation and imaging analytics
Satellite communications (LEO and beyond)
Geospatial data processing and AI integration
Space-based environmental and infrastructure monitoring
Orbital platforms for real-time situational intelligence
Sky and Space
Technologies
Projects leveraging satellite-based and near-Earth technologies for dual-use purposes:
Earth observation and imaging analytics
Satellite communications (LEO and beyond)
Geospatial data processing and AI integration
Space-based environmental and infrastructure monitoring
Orbital platforms for real-time situational intelligence
Bio & Med Tech
Solutions
Innovations at the intersection of biotechnology, medicine, and defense, including:
Rapid diagnostics and portable care tools
Telemedicine and AI-assisted triage
Pathogen detection and biosecurity platforms
Wearable biosensors for health monitoring
Advanced prosthetics, neurotech, and recovery tools
Medtech for civilian healthcare and disaster relief
Bio & Med Tech
Solutions
Innovations at the intersection of biotechnology, medicine, and defense, including:
Rapid diagnostics and portable care tools
Telemedicine and AI-assisted triage
Pathogen detection and biosecurity platforms
Wearable biosensors for health monitoring
Advanced prosthetics, neurotech, and recovery tools
Medtech for civilian healthcare and disaster relief
Our world-class comprehensive program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by deep tech security startups.
Phase 1
Online Onboarding
(2 Weeks)
Get oriented with the program structure, meet your cohort, and align on goals through virtual sessions, and initial strategy check-ins.
Phase 2
Silicon Valley Residency
(2 Weeks)
In-person classes, workshops, briefings, and investor meetings designed to establish market presence and network foundations. Deep Tech and Security ecosystem visits at El Segundo (CA), Atlanta (GA) and Reno (NV).
Phase 3
Remote Execution
(6 Months)
Ongoing support with expert mentoring, investor follow-ups, and milestone tracking to help you scale effectively.
Optional
UA&EU Market Support
Through our upcoming U.S. and EU representations, startups can receive support in setting up operations on both continents — including legal structuring, access to grants, and introductions to trusted partners.
Our world-class comprehensive program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by deep tech security startups.
Phase 1
Online Onboarding
(2 Weeks)
Get oriented with the program structure, meet your cohort, and align on goals through virtual sessions, and initial strategy check-ins.
Phase 2
Silicon Valley Residency
(2 Weeks)
In-person classes, workshops, briefings, and investor meetings designed to establish market presence and network foundations. Deep Tech and Security ecosystem visits at El Segundo (CA), Atlanta (GA) and Reno (NV).
Phase 3
Remote Execution
(6 Months)
Ongoing support with expert mentoring, investor follow-ups, and milestone tracking to help you scale effectively.
Optional
UA&EU Market Support
Through our upcoming U.S. and EU representations, startups can receive support in setting up operations on both continents — including legal structuring, access to grants, and introductions to trusted partners.
What Sets Us Apart
Silicon Valley & Top Academia Access
Direct connections with UC Berkeley, Stanford, Northeastern, and Harvard Universities — as well as SRI International — providing world-class expertise, mentorship, and networks.
Silicon Valley & Top Academia Access
Direct connections with UC Berkeley, Stanford, Northeastern, and Harvard Universities — as well as SRI International — providing world-class expertise, mentorship, and networks.
Silicon Valley & Top Academia Access
Direct connections with UC Berkeley, Stanford, Northeastern, and Harvard Universities — as well as SRI International — providing world-class expertise, mentorship, and networks.
Dual-Use Real-World Validation
Accelerate solutions that can be tested, validated, and deployed to address critical defense and security needs today.
Dual-Use Real-World Validation
Accelerate solutions that can be tested, validated, and deployed to address critical defense and security needs today.
Dual-Use Real-World Validation
Accelerate solutions that can be tested, validated, and deployed to address critical defense and security needs today.
Scale and Optimize Smartly
Learn how to effectively expand your production and operations while optimizing resources and maintaining quality.
Scale and Optimize Smartly
Learn how to effectively expand your production and operations while optimizing resources and maintaining quality.
Scale and Optimize Smartly
Learn how to effectively expand your production and operations while optimizing resources and maintaining quality.
Build and Grow with the Best
A unique opportunity to grow your venture alongside leading entrepreneurs, technologists, and strategic experts from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Build and Grow with the Best
A unique opportunity to grow your venture alongside leading entrepreneurs, technologists, and strategic experts from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Build and Grow with the Best
A unique opportunity to grow your venture alongside leading entrepreneurs, technologists, and strategic experts from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Become AI- and Data-Driven
Integrate advanced data and AI capabilities into your business model to strengthen competitiveness, scalability, and impact.
Become AI- and Data-Driven
Integrate advanced data and AI capabilities into your business model to strengthen competitiveness, scalability, and impact.
Become AI- and Data-Driven
Integrate advanced data and AI capabilities into your business model to strengthen competitiveness, scalability, and impact.
Bridge to Global Defense Markets
Empowering Ukraine’s frontline innovators to collaborate with global partners, investors, and technology hubs.
Bridge to Global Defense Markets
Empowering Ukraine’s frontline innovators to collaborate with global partners, investors, and technology hubs.
Bridge to Global Defense Markets
Empowering Ukraine’s frontline innovators to collaborate with global partners, investors, and technology hubs.
Watch the highlights from Batch 1 and hear directly from the teams who shaped it.
Our team brings deep expertise across technology, defense, and venture building—backing founders with the insight and experience to move fast and build right.
Executive Team
Kateryna Akymenko
Co-founder, CEO
Kateryna Akymenko
Co-founder, CEO
Kateryna Akymenko
Co-founder, CEO
Gauthier Vasseur
Co-founder, Academic Program Director
Gauthier Vasseur
Co-founder, Academic Program Director
Gauthier Vasseur
Co-founder, Academic Program Director
Alina Smilianska
Head of Operations
Alina Smilianska
Head of Operations
Alina Smilianska
Head of Operations
Madelyn Montilla
Head of Logistics
Madelyn Montilla
Head of Logistics
Madelyn Montilla
Head of Logistics
Arseniy Polozhiy
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (Ukraine & Europe)
Arseniy Polozhiy
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (Ukraine & Europe)
Arseniy Polozhiy
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (Ukraine & Europe)
Nate Punta
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (US & Asia)
Nate Punta
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (US & Asia)
Nate Punta
Head Global Strategic Partnerships (US & Asia)
Advisory Board
Eveline Buchatskiy
Managing Partner, D3 Defense Tech Fund
Eveline Buchatskiy
Managing Partner, D3 Defense Tech Fund
Eveline Buchatskiy
Managing Partner, D3 Defense Tech Fund
Steve Ciesinski
Formal President, SRI International
Steve Ciesinski
Formal President, SRI International
Steve Ciesinski
Formal President, SRI International
Oleksandr Akymenko
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Yes&Design, Yes&Innovations
Oleksandr Akymenko
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Yes&Design, Yes&Innovations
Jaime Fitzgibbon
Founder and CEO, Ren.ai.ssance Insights; AI/ML Portfolio, DIU
Jaime Fitzgibbon
Founder and CEO, Ren.ai.ssance Insights; AI/ML Portfolio, DIU
Oleksandr Akymenko
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Yes&Design, Yes&Innovations
Oleksandr Akymenko
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Yes&Design, Yes&Innovations
Jaime Fitzgibbon
Founder and CEO, Ren.ai.ssance Insights; AI/ML Portfolio, DIU
Jaime Fitzgibbon
Founder and CEO, Ren.ai.ssance Insights; AI/ML Portfolio, DIU
Batch 2 Recruitment Launching Soon
Be first in line to access expert guidance, trusted partners, and the tools you need to build and scale in high-stakes environments.
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Be first in line to access expert guidance, trusted partners, and the tools you need to build and scale in high-stakes environments.
Batch 2 Recruitment Launching Soon
Be first in line to access expert guidance, trusted partners, and the tools you need to build and scale in high-stakes environments.