About Northern Defence Investment Horizon | Enhancing Defense Innovation

Why NODIH?

The defense landscape is changing — fast. Europe faces urgent demands for scalable, adaptive, and cost-effective defense technologies. Ukraine is delivering them, forged under live-fire conditions and battlefield urgency.

But breakthrough technology is not enough. Startups need structure. They need validation. They need access.

That’s where NODIH comes in.

We partner with founders to bring mission-critical technologies from prototype to battlefield — and to investors, we offer early access, risk-mitigation, and long-term value.

NODIH delivers:

Access to high-impact, underfunded Ukrainian ventures
Structured venture development and milestone-based funding
Technical validation via Lviv Polytechnic and defence experts
State-backed equity guarantees (up to 70%)
Deep strategic alignment with NATO, EU, and allied forces

Ukrainian startups are uniquely positioned to deliver these solutions, having been tested in real-world conflict and refined under the most demanding conditions. Our platform bridges the gap between these pioneering ventures and the capital, expertise, and networks required to scale them for European and global impact.

At NODIH, we recognize that the security of Europe depends on innovation that is both proven and adaptable.

Why invest through NODIH?

At NODIH, we recognize that the security of Europe depends on innovation that is both proven and adaptable.

Unmatched access: We open doors to a pipeline of vetted Ukrainian defense startups that are typically inaccessible to outside investors.
Rigorous due diligence: Our team, in collaboration with leading technical institutions and defense experts, ensures that only the most promising and validated technologies reach our platform.
Risk-mitigation: With state-backed equity guarantees and milestone-based funding, we reduce exposure and align incentives for both founders and investors.
Strategic influence: By supporting ventures aligned with NATO, EU, and allied priorities, your investment contributes directly to the resilience and security of Europe.
Long-term value creation: We don’t just fund companies — we build them. Our hands-on approach accelerates growth, fosters international partnerships, and ensures that innovations reach those who need them most.

A trusted partner for investors and policymakers

NODIH is more than a funding platform. We are a strategic partner for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders who understand that the future of defense is collaborative, technology-driven, and pan-European. Our Nordic roots bring a tradition of transparency, ethical governance, and operational excellence to every venture we support. The challenges facing Europe are complex and evolving. Meeting them requires bold investment in the technologies and teams that can deliver real-world impact.

Focus areas

Innovation

Scalability

Security

Join us in shaping the next generation of defense

With NODIH, you gain a front-row seat to the future of defense innovation — and the opportunity to drive meaningful change at a pivotal moment in history.

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