National · Poland · Akcelerator Publiczne Innowacje Sp. z o.o. (Digital Knowledge Observatory) – private entity, no public funder identified
Akcelerator Publiczne Innowacje is a Polish private consultancy and accelerator that helps local government units and public institutions identify digital transformation challenges and develop them into implementable projects.
Despite appearing in a 'defence2026' paid social campaign, the page describes purely civilian public-sector digital transformation services with no defence, security, or deep-tech funding mandate.
Danish Ministry of Defence / Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI/DALO)
The single largest pot of near-term Danish defence procurement money, with an explicit invitation for industry to propose what to buy. Speed to fielding is the main selection criterion.
German Federal Government (BMVg and BMI)
One of very few German vehicles paying companies directly for security and defence-relevant research, with multi-million-euro phased contracts. Procurement-law process means longer lead times; watch the partnering events.
Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), Polish state development agency
A flexible state lender willing to bank defence-industry companies that commercial banks often avoid, useful for contract financing and liquidity in scaling defence production. No fixed calls: financing is negotiated case by case.