HyperKelp selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 programme
NATO DIANA selected HyperKelp for its 2026 cohort, placing the company in an accelerator programme focused on dual-use technologies for allied defence and security.
Evidence notes
- HyperKelp was named in NATO DIANA's 2026 company cohort.
- The selection provides access to accelerator sites, test centres and allied defence users.
- The company was selected in an autonomy, maritime, sensing, communications or related dual-use challenge area.
Company context
HyperKelp develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent maritime monitoring. Its sensor platforms combine onboard processing, communications and configurable payloads to collect ocean and security data without the cost and limited persistence of crewed vessels. NATO DIANA selected the company for its 2026 programme, adding third-party validation and access to allied accelerator sites, test centres and defence users.