Call for applications – CEE Space&Defense Day

ABOUT CEE SPACE & DEFENSE DAY

Over the past five years, CEE Space & Defense Day has grown from a dedicated conference track into a standalone regional platform bringing together senior decision-makers from government, space and defence institutions, industry, academia, investment and the startup community. Attendance exceeded 500 participants last year, confirming its position as one of the region's leading space- and defence-focused gatherings.

Open Call • For Startups & Scaleups

Pitch your dual-use, space, or defense innovation directly to curated institutional investors, VCs, and industry decision-makers. Only 8–10 high-potential startups and scaleups will be selected for tailored 1:1 speed-dating rounds. Pre-revenue startups are eligible for complimentary event passes.

Eligibility: Space, defense, security, aerospace & credible dual-use solutions
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026 (Selection notification: 2 Oct)

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Open Call • For Space & Defense Investors

Access a pre-screened pipeline of investment-ready CEE space, defense, and dual-use startups and scaleups. Meet up to 6–8 active international and regional venture funds, corporate VCs, and angel investors in structured 15-minute 1:1 meetings aligned with your ticket size and investment thesis.

Format: 15-min tailored meetings (5-min pitch + focused Q&A)
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026 (Selection notification: 24 Sept)

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