Alias Robotics today announced its selection to join the 2026 Cohort of NATO’s DIANA programme (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic), following the official notification from NATO. The call selected 150 innovative companies from 24 Allied countries, chosen from a total of 3,680 proposals.

Alias Robotics has been selected within the Autonomy & Unmanned Systems challenge area, one of NATO’s strategic priorities to accelerate the adoption of dual-use technologies that strengthen the security and autonomy of robotic systems and unmanned platforms.

DIANA connects participating companies with military operational users, technical mentors, investors, and a transatlantic network of 16 accelerators and more than 200 specialized test centres across 32 NATO nations, with the aim of validating and maturing high-impact technological solutions.

A strong track record in autonomous cybersecurity

Alias Robotics’ selection follows the demonstration of exceptional capabilities in the field of autonomous cybersecurity. The company’s CAI (Cybersecurity AI) technology recently achieved first place in prestigious international cybersecurity competitions, including victory at the Neurogrid AI Security Showdown, consolidating its position as a global reference in autonomous security systems for critical environments.

A European approach to cybersecurity for autonomous and cyber-physical systems

Alias Robotics brings to the DIANA programme state-of-the-art cybersecurity technology designed specifically for cyber-physical systems (CPS), autonomous platforms, and AI-enabled defence environments.

The company has developed CAI (Cybersecurity AI), an autonomous security framework that has demonstrated unprecedented capabilities in real-time threat detection and mitigation. In parallel, the European family of AI models for cybersecurity, aliasX, provides advanced capabilities for both offensive and defensive operations across IT, OT, and CPS infrastructures.

This combination of technologies directly addresses one of NATO’s emerging operational challenges: securing autonomous and unmanned systems against sophisticated cyber threats in high-demand scenarios.

Collaboration with DIANA over the next six months

Starting in January 2026, Alias Robotics will work closely with ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, integrating into the DIANA network to collaborate with:

• Military end users providing early feedback

• Specialized mentors and technical experts

• More than 200 test centres across 32 Allied nations

• Validation and verification infrastructure in realistic environments

• Opportunities through the Rapid Adoption Service for pathways to adoption by Allied states

This programme will enable Alias Robotics to increase its technological maturity, validate its technology in operational environments, and progress toward adoption in defence and dual-use scenarios.

According to Endika Gil-Uriarte, CEO of Alias Robotics:

“Being selected within the Autonomy & Unmanned Systems area represents a major milestone in our mission to secure autonomous and cyber-physical systems. Collaboration with DIANA will allow us to validate our technologies in real operational environments and work directly with Alliance end users to develop solutions that address their specific security needs. We are committed to advancing autonomous cybersecurity capabilities that strengthen NATO’s technological resilience.”

About the DIANA 2026 call

The 2026 Cohort will cover ten challenge areas, including advanced communications, contested electromagnetic environments, autonomy and unmanned systems, human resilience, operations in extreme environments, critical logistics, and data-enabled decision-making.

The full list of selected companies is available on DIANA’s official website.

More information about DIANA:
https://www.diana.nato.int

About Alias Robotics

Alias Robotics is a Basque company specializing in cybersecurity for cyber-physical, robotic, and autonomous systems. Founded in 2018, the company develops cutting-edge security solutions for critical environments, combining advanced academic research with defence and dual-use applications. Its CAI (Cybersecurity AI) technology has received international recognition for its ability to operate autonomously in highly complex environments.