Defence & Tech Summit Gijón

Gijón Impulsa sponsors the DEFENCE & TECH SUMMIT by SMEs, a meeting that connects innovation, technology, industry, and talent around the new Technological and Industrial Base of Defense. The event seeks to boost SMEs and startups with the capacity for impact in the sector through its SMEs & Startup Competition.

The meeting will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2026 at the LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial.

Opportunities for companies

The European defense sector is going through a key moment of transformation, opening doors to technology companies in areas such as strategic autonomy and dual-use innovation. The event focuses on differential solutions within the following fields:

• AI and cybersecurity
• Simulation, XR, and data
• Space and robotics
• Advanced manufacturing and maintenance
• Logistics, training, or dual-use technologies

Prize and participation 🚀

Within the framework of the competition, Gijón Impulsa is funding a €10,000 prize to recognize the SME or startup with the greatest potential in the defense supply chain.

If your company wishes to participate in the competition, you can register directly at https://defencesummit.es/startup-smes-competition/. Additionally, if you are part of the Gijón Impulsa community, you can request a discount code to attend the event.

You can consult the full program and more technical details on the official summit website.