The collaboration provides a vital platform for European technology companies to showcase cutting-edge technologies tailored to meet the defense sector’s evolving needs for scalable and efficient capabilities.
The digital champions of GEA Digital and EIT are collaborate boosting AI-driven innovation in the European defense sector through the prestigious EIT Digital Champions competition. As sponsor of this 12th edition, GEA Digital focuses on advancement AI solutions for defense applications, particularly in areas such as electronic warfare, real-time threat detection, autonomous drone identification, edge computing and communications disruption.
The partnership provides European scaleups with a unique platform to showcase their cutting-edge technologies, addressing the growing need for scalable and effective defense capabilities. Through this competition, GEA Digital also aims to bridge the gap between startups and defense organizations, encouraging the defense sector to adopt a more open approach to innovation.
In January 2025, finalists will present their solutions to an international panel of investors, with winners benefiting from personalized support from EIT Digital’s Growth Services program, exclusive access to Italian defense clients and mentoring from experts from GEA Digital. GEA Digital’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to modernizing the Italian defense industry at a crucial time.
Faced with growing demand for advanced technologies and a shrinking workforce, GEA Digital aims to promote collaboration between the defense sector and high-tech industries. This partnership helps Italian defense organizations adopt innovative technologies, helping them remain competitive in a rapidly changing global landscape.
