NATO Innovation Fund

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is the world's first multi-sovereign venture capital fund, established by 24 NATO allies in 2023. It aims to invest €1 billion over 15 years in early-stage startups and deep tech companies, as well as other venture capital funds. The NIF's focus is on dual-use emerging and disruptive technologies that can enhance operational readiness, resilience, and technological sovereignty for the Alliance. Through its investments, the fund seeks to strengthen NATO's capacity to adopt and scale critical technologies, particularly those with military applications.