Defence & dual-use | Protect. Comply. Commercialise.

What it takes to work with defence

The defence market offers new business opportunities for technology companies, including those developing dual-use products. But bringing your technology into the defence market requires more than a strong solution. You need to understand the ecosystem, find the right partners, structure collaborations and contracts, protect your IP, and navigate secrecy and export control. This event gives you a practical view of how to manage these challenges while opening new markets and creating business value from your technology.
 

For whom?

This event is for Belgian technology companies that are active in defence, plan to enter the sector, or develop dual-use technologies. It is particularly relevant for:

• R&D professionals
• Engineers and technical managers
• Technology and product development teams
• Start-ups and entrepreneurs developing new technologies
• SMEs exploring defence applications for existing technologies
• Companies looking to bring dual-use technologies to market
   

Key takeaways

You will gain a practical understanding of the defence context and the issues technology companies need to consider when developing and valorising technology.

• Understand the Belgian defence ecosystem, its key actors and support structures
• Identify opportunities to bring existing or new technologies into defence and dual-use markets
• Learn how defence projects, partnerships and contracts are structured
• Understand the impact of collaboration on rights, confidentiality and the use of developed technology
• Explore how to protect and valorise IP while dealing with secrecy and state interests
• Know when dual-use and export control requirements become relevant
• Learn from companies with hands-on experience in defence and civilian markets
   

Programme