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Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award 2027: Application form

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The Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award is delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Ukraine House.

Apply for the Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award to celebrate your company's achievements in developing technologies that serve both civilian and military markets across Europe, Ukraine and the United States. Gain unparalleled visibility, exceptional networking opportunities, and the chance to showcase your innovation. We are in advanced discussions to hold the ceremony at the Munich Security Conference on 12–14 February 2027; the venue and ceremony arrangements remain subject to confirmation.
DIGITALEUROPE represents over 56,000 businesses and 45 national trade associations across Europe. Learn more on the Transatlantic Dual-Use Unicorn Award website.
Please submit your application by 29 October 2026.

The Award will be:

• Presented by: The European Commissioner for Defence & Space, Andrius Kubilius (tbc). • Evaluated by: A distinguished jury of industry leaders, including:

o Amb. Oksana Markarova, Advisor to the President of Ukraine on Reconstruction and Investment & Chair of the Ukraine House Board o Mstyslav Banik, Deputy Minister of Defence, Ukrainian Ministry of Defence
o Nathaniel Fick, Chief Strategy Officer for Equities & Senior Managing Director, Cerberus Capital
o Benedikt Franke, CEO, Munich Security Conference
o Jillian Manus, Managing Partner, Structure Capital o Peter Weckesser, President Executive Board, DIGITALEUROPE
o Gerard de Graaf, EU Digital Envoy to the US & Head of San Francisco Office, European Commission

• Benefits: Gain access to leading corporations, venture capitalists, and policymakers to accelerate your growth.

All information provided will be treated confidentially and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application. If needed, please request a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Eligibility confirmation

Please confirm that your company has not received financing, investment, ownership participation, or controlling influence from entities based in, affiliated with or ultimately controlled by China or Russia.

Eligibility confirmation

I confirm that the company has not received Chinese or Russian financing and has no Chinese or Russian ownership or control links.

Companies that cannot provide this confirmation will not be eligible for the award.

For questions or assistance, please contact: yann.finger@digitaleurope.org