Dual-Use Technologies 2026
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9:00h | Registration and welcome coffee
9:30h | Opening Session
Antonio Castro. Director General de Andalucia TRADE
10:00h | European Defense Fund. Roadmap to access2finance
Presentation on key opportunities and access requirements for SMEs, including entry barriers and product certification processes within European defence programmes.
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José Luis de Blas Martínez. Head of the National Focal Point for the European Defence Fund (EDF). Subdirectorate General for the Management and Internationalisation of the Defence Industry. Directorate of Defence Industry Strategy and Innovation. Ministry of Defence
11:15h | Networking coffee break
11:45h | Other funding programmes for the defence industry and dual-use technologies
Roundtable discussion on complementary funding instruments to the European Defence Fund at European, national and regional levels, with a focus on opportunities for dual-use technologies
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Moderator: Joaquín Rodríguez Grau. Director General. Advanced Technology Centre (CATEC)
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Raúl García Esparza. Head of Dual Programmes, Multilateral and Dual Technology Programmes Department, CDTI
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Javier Cañizares Garamendi. Head of Technology Projects Department Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate, Spanish Space Agency
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Stefan Mathesius. Head of Unit, Financial Instruments Area, Andalucía TRADE
12:30h | Innovation Challenges in Defence
Roundtable addressing key challenges, needs and priorities of leading defence companies, as well as collaboration opportunities with SMEs and technology providers within the European dual-use ecosystem.
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Moderator: Rocío Muñoz Maestre. Director of Business Development and Value Creation, Andalucía TRADE
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Luis Hernández Espínola. Naval Engineer, Head of Innovation UnitPlanning, Programming and Control Subdirectorate (I+D, SD-PLANIN)Strategy and Innovation Area, Ministry of Defence.
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CF Eduardo Almazán-García Campos. Officer, Engineering Directorate, Shipbuilding Division. Head of Systems Area, Ministry of Defence.
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Daniel Hernanz Gómez.Business Development Director, Grupo Ghenova
13:15h | Elevator Pitch Session: Dual-Use Technology Start-ups
Short presentations by the finalist start-ups from the call for start-ups, showcasing their innovative solutions in the fields of defence and dual-use technologies.
| AGPhotonics |
| Agroaerospace SL |
| COUNTERFOG SL |
| EONSEA |
| ICX Systems |
| Metadev |
| Nanostine |
| Orbital Boost Aerospace (OBA Space) |
| Quantum Computing Solutions SRL |
14:15h | Networking lunch
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15:30h | European networks and initiatives for collaboration in defence
Roundtable aimed at presenting the main European collaboration networks and initiatives supporting the defence and dual-use technology sectors, as well as participation opportunities for companies, technology centres and institutions.
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Moderator: Lucia Díaz Martín.EEN-Andalucía Coordinator, Andalucía TRADE
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Antonio Romero Navarro. Coordinator of the Defence and Security Working Group, ADR Forum. Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation Area, INFO Region of Murcia
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Carmen Sillero Illanes. Senior Policy Analyst, Innovation Policy and Economic Impact Unit. Joint Research Centre (JRC)
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Carlos Jacinto Marín. Managing Director, Andalucía Defence Hub
15:30h - 18:00 | Bilateral Meetings
Sessions with investors specialised in defence and dual-use technologies, aimed at exploring funding and scaling opportunities, together with bilateral meetings between companies, technology centres and strategic partners to foster collaboration and partnership development.
- On-site B2B meetings (26 March)
- Online B2B meetings (27–31 March)
16:30h | Conclusions and closing session
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