DEFINE — Defence Innovation Network Finland
News & Events
Digia Joins the DEFINE Network
The nationwide DEFINE network brings together Finland’s top defence and security professionals and companies. The goal is to develop new defence innovations for the needs of the Finnish Defence Forces and NATO — and to create growth and jobs in Finland. Software company Digia is the newest member of the network.
Borderland Europe Joins NATO’s Innovation and Testing Network
A new innovation environment for border security and dual-use technologies is being built in Finland, as the Borderland Europe testing environment joins the NATO Innovation Range (NIR) innovation and testing network.
DEFINE Innovation Hub Welcomes Spring 2026 Accelerator Teams
Spring 2026 accelerator teams met at DEFINE Innovation Hub on March 19, 2026 for a full-day program.
Oulu Strengthens 6G and Radio Technology Development in the DEFINE Network
DEFINE, the defence and security network developed by the City of Riihimäki, brings together Finland’s experts, companies and testing environments. The network has now expanded nationwide to five cities and two universities of applied sciences with funding from Sitra — and Oulu’s technology expertise plays a significant role.
Growth and Jobs from Defence Innovation — DEFINE Goes Nationwide
Sitra accelerates defence and security innovation by supporting the new nationwide DEFINE network. The cooperation, expanding to six cities, brings growth, jobs and new opportunities across Finland.
Riihimäki Seeks the NATO Label for Finnish Defence Technology
NATO tested and showcased its newest defence technologies in Finland for the first time at the Innovation Range event in Riihimäki and at Räyskälä Airfield. 17 growth companies from different NATO countries took part, with their solutions evaluated by NATO and Finnish Defence Forces experts — partly led by judges with combat experience.
NATO Innovation Range: A Remarkable Three Days of Innovation and Collaboration
NATO Innovation Range brought together international innovators, companies and experts in Riihimäki.
Defence Super Day at DEFINE Innovation Hub
Defence Super Day on August 27, 2025 featured pitches, speed mentoring, and a Memorandum of Understanding signing.
Event timeline
DEFINE co-organized NIR Finland with Digital Defence Ecosystem, Business Turku, Business Joensuu and Oulu Zone.
Accelerator teams met at DEFINE Innovation Hub for a full-day program.
Three days of innovation at Riihimäki Innovation Hub and Räyskälä Airfield.
Pitching, speed mentoring and MoU signing with SAKO factory visit.
1.5h crash course on breaking into defence.
Robotics battle tournament and hackathon at Riihimäki Innovation Hub.
Archive
All DEFINE news and events from 2024 onwards are collected in the archive.
