Defence Tech startup ecosystem
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DefendEye
DefendEye is a Kraków-based deep-tech startup building fully autonomous, AI-powered tube-launched UAV systems for dual-use perimeter security and defence. Founded in 2023 by serial entrepreneur James Buchheim with a multinational team, its core product is a sub-250g drone stored in a sealed launch tube that deploys in under ten seconds via motion-triggered radar — with no trained pilot — climbs to altitude, performs AI human detection in milliseconds, and streams encrypted video to a cloud command centre before returning autonomously. The system is dual-use by design: civilian applications cover search-and-rescue and critical-infrastructure inspection, while security variants address perimeter breaches, border surveillance and active-shooter response. With an IP65 airframe, night-vision camera, onboard neural processor and optional Starlink connectivity, DefendEye targets NATO-facing procurement and is building an NDAA-compliant supply chain. It raised ~PLN 4.8M (~€1.1M) in a May 2025 seed round led by Polish deep-tech VC Hard2beat with Sunfish Partners, to finalise its commercial product and begin EU and US certification.
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Florian Seibel
Florian Seibel is Co-founder & CEO of the dual-use drone maker Quantum Systems. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Florian leads the dual-use drone maker Quantum Systems.
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Gundbert Scherf
Gundbert Scherf is Co-founder & Co-CEO of the defence-AI company Helsing. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Gundbert leads the defence-AI company Helsing.
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Torsten Reil
Torsten Reil is Co-founder & Co-CEO of the defence-AI company Helsing. A founder in the German startup ecosystem, Torsten leads the defence-AI company Helsing.
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UniLab
UniLab is Latvia's university-backed startup accelerator, jointly run by Riga Technical University, the University of Latvia, Riga Stradinš University, and the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Its programmes include UniLab Elevate (incubation for technology-based university spinouts), Venture Catalysts (a commercialisation course for scientists), and UniLab Defence (co-led with NATO DIANA). Active since 2020, UniLab has supported more than 53 emerging startups with personalised mentoring and financial grants.
