“The first BMNL event was a huge success for Dutch industry,” said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. “We’ve built strong investment opportunities with Dutch companies — including Arceon, Emergent Swarm Solutions, and Saluqi Motors — and now we’re looking to build on that success at BMNL 2025.”
BMNL brings together technology leaders, aerospace companies, business representatives and government officials to explore new solutions addressing defence and security challenges. Netherlands-based companies of all sizes are encouraged to apply to present transformative next-generation capabilities.
GA-ASI supplies its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force and works with partners including Brainport Development Eindhoven, Lockheed Martin Ventures, the Brabant Development Agency and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV). Companies can apply to pitch technologies in areas such as AI and autonomy, advanced materials, sensors, space and counter-UAS.
Pitch proposals must be submitted in PDF format by 10 October 2025, with selected companies notified on 3 November 2025. In addition to pitches and panel discussions, BMNL will offer networking opportunities and several virtual workshops covering topics relevant to defence technology start-ups.
