Selected from 4000 submissions, this is spectacular win for Vizgard12 Dec 2025 08:47
Vizgard was selected from nearly 4,000 submissions, one of the most competitive defence technology programmes in the world, shaping the future of defence and security technology across NATO alliance nations.
Technology and market positioning
Vizgard is building the UK's sovereign visual autonomy layer - an edge-to-cloud platform stack that enables defence and security systems to think, adapt and collaborate in real time. Its edge-based visual autonomy software automates cameras and optical systems used to protect critical national assets, replacing repetitive and prolonged human monitoring tasks with AI-driven decision making.
The company already works with customers including the UK Ministry of Defence, the Home Office, HMGCC Co-Creation, leading British camera manufacturer Sesanti, and multiple national police departments.
Strategic significance of DIANA participation
As part of the DIANA 2026 cohort, Vizgard will receive:
· €100,000 of non-dilutive funding
· Access to more than 180 NATO test centres
· Expert technical and commercial mentorship
· A streamlined procurement pathway across NATO alliance nations
These benefits position DIANA as one of the most respected defence innovation programmes globally.
Nicholas Lee, Director of Mindflair, commented:
"Vizgard's selection for NATO's DIANA programme is a strong endorsement of its technology and strategic relevance within defence and security markets. It clearly supports our conviction of Vizgard's long-term growth potential."
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement. The person who arranged for the release of this information is Nicholas Lee, a director of the Company.