Scaling Innovators into
Operational Assets with NATO DIANA
Janus impact stories
7 September 2026
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) was founded to connect and empower the Alliance’s top dual-use startups to scale innovative solutions that address NATO’s critical defence challenges.
The Janus Allies network sits within this ecosystem as the UK-based accelerator, giving founders and innovators direct access to testing environments, mentors and clear procurement pathways across the British defence and security industry.
While the initial 6-month programme is focused on forging vital first connections, 15 innovators that demonstrate outstanding defence interest and alignment with Allied operational needs are selected to advance onto Mission Track. Phase 2 of the programme is an advanced, adoption-focused 5- to 7-month programme designed to take innovators towards operational readiness and adoption at scale.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the selection of OledComm from our 2026 Janus Allies cohort to advance to Phase 2, Mission Track, of NATO DIANA’s accelerator programme.
Spotlighting OledComm: Selected for Mission Track 2026
Mission Track is designed to bridge the gap between discovery and implementation for promising dual-use companies. The chosen startups can gain up to $300,000 in additional contractual funding, targeted market expansion opportunities across NATO member states, continuous testing and evaluation access and tailored mentorship via a dedicated DIANA advisor.
OledComm is a pioneer in optical wireless communications (LiFi and laser optical connectivity), whose technology provides secure, high-speed wireless data transmission using light waves instead of traditional radio frequency, delivering jam-proof and intercept-resistant communications in radio-silent or contested operational environments.
During their time in the cohort, OledComm demonstrated exceptional commercial and adoption readiness, with their optical communications solution addressing critical NATO capabilities. This earned them a place on Mission Track, where they will focus on field testing, scalability, deployment and integrating hardware directly into allies’ defence architectures.
"Oledcomm's optical communications technology addresses a real and pressing need for allied forces operating in contested environments. Mission Track gives them the space to take that further, and we're looking forward to seeing how it develops."
Spotlighting our Lasting Impact: RVmagnetics
Our commitment to building credible, long-term defence relationships is proven by previous cohort success. We are also proud to highlight RVmagnetics, a standout startup from last year’s cohort that also secured its place on Mission Track.
RVmagnetics is developing MicroWire technology – the smallest passive sensor worldwide. By embedding glass-coated metallic microwires, their system enables unpowered, contactless measurements of temperature, pressure, strain and magnetic fields in extreme environments where traditional electronics would fail.
Since progressing to Phase 2, RVmagnetics has announced a partnership with Airbus to create a new sensing mat designed to modernise out-of-autoclave composite repairs, which enables real-time, multi-point temperature monitoring while reducing sensor installation time by up to 80%.
Supporting Innovator Growth and Future Innovation
“OledComm have had an excellent year and thoroughly deserve their place on Mission Track. They are a strong team with a highly relevant technology, and they have made the most of every opportunity through NATO DIANA. RVmagnetics' progress with Airbus shows what that next phase can lead to. We wish both teams every success as they build on that momentum.”
The NATO DIANA Mission Track programme demonstrates what happens when high-potential startups receive the operational access, advisory support and funding needed to navigate complex defence channels. We look forward to watching Oledcomm, RVmagnetics and our future cohorts continue to deliver strong capability wins across the alliance.
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