BeScaled for Defence and Security
BeScaled de-risks and accelerates startup entry into defence, security & resilience
through early dual-use validation and direct end-user engagement.
Pre-accelerator program
designed to help Estonian and Finnish startups pivot into European and Nato defence, security and resilience markets.
Connecting your company
to an international team of research excellence, startup incubation knowledge, and strong industry networks.
Funded by European Union
free for participating companies.
Dual-use is one of the fastest growing market opportunities in Europe
Demand growth
European defence and security spending, R&D funding, and investments have increased 2–3× since 2020.
Startup accessibility
~40% of dual-use companies are startups, indicating low structural entry barriers.
Company-level performance
In Finland, dual-use–active companies report 30–40% average net sales growth, the highest across sectors.
The hidden barriers for Non-D&S Startups
The challenge
Obstacles non-D&S
startups are facing:
Regulatory fit
Procurement rules
Certification needs
Long end-user
validation cycles
Status Quo
Entering the market takes 6–18 months longer without dual-use readiness.
“A pivot without structured support significantly
increases risk”
Our solution
The solution is a startup friendly go-to-market validation.
BeScaled
A pre-accelerator purpose-built for dual-use readiness.