The third edition of our successful Battlefield of Things Hackathon, which brings together Belgian Defence personnel and civilian professionals from across different ecosystems to co-create inventive, practical solutions to real problems. This edition focuses on Trench Electromagnetic Warfare.
Discover the new face of Innovation for Defence: redesigned to streamline your journey from idea to impact.
How to participate?
Whether you’re part of Belgian Defence or an external partner who can help accelerate our mission, choose your path below and find your place in our innovation ecosystem.
BELGIAN DEFENCE STAFF ONLY

I am facing an operational challenge
You’ve identified a challenge or gap in your operational work. You don’t need to solve it yourself; just help clarify it so the right solutions can be identified and developed.
COMING SOON
BELGIAN DEFENCE STAFF ONLY

I am facing an operational challenge
You’ve identified a challenge or gap in your operational work. You don’t need to solve it yourself; just help clarify it so the right solutions can be identified and developed.
COMING SOON
How we accelerate your ideas
Bringing an idea to life requires more than just a submission; it requires a roadmap for execution.
Once you submit your proposal, the Innovation Board reviews the submission to assess its strategic impact and feasibility. Accepted projects gain access to a tailored ecosystem designed to move concepts into reality.
Whether we are identifying emerging trends through a Horizon Scan, de-risking hardware in our Physical Sandbox, or stress-testing solutions during high-intensity Hackathons, we provide the expertise needed to bridge the gap.
By leveraging our specialised frameworks, we ensure your inspiration has a clear, executable path to becoming a field-ready capability.










