Season 1 | Episode 12
Transcript
Welcome back to Rough Seas – The Marine Engineering Podcast, In this this episode we have something special. If you’ve been anywhere close to the marine tech sector recently you’ve undoubtedly heard the term Dual-use. More than just a buzz word, the concept of dual use is propelling SMEs towards combining defence and commercial applications to their innovations.
Nowhere is this more evident than within the NATO DIANA program. Our guest today is Robyn Warrier, Program Manager at COVE’s NATO DIANA – Accelerator program. In this episode, she and Ben discuss Robyn’s beginning in ocean tech and commercialisation and the path the led her to the DIANA program.
Her profound experience in product development offers opportunities to small and medium enterprises looking to contribute to defence and security while commercialising their offerings along the way.
Robyn Warrier
NATO DIANA Program Manager
Robyn Warrier is the Program Manager for COVE’s NATO DIANA Accelerator Program, where she leads COVE’s dual-use innovation initiatives. In this role, Robyn supports companies across the NATO alliance in advancing and commercializing technologies with both civilian and defence applications.
She plays a key role in building strategic partnerships with prime contractors, government stakeholders, and the broader business community—bridging the gap between pioneering innovators and end-users tackling complex operational challenges.
With a background as a dual-use founder and deep experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and product and business development, Robyn brings a practical, founder-informed perspective to the innovators she supports through the DIANA program.
Greenlight Analytical’s Breakthrough in Cannabis Product Development and Analysis
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Prototyping and Product Development with Start-up Prosaris
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Remote Product Development Revolutionizes Electronic Gaming Tables for Jackpot Digital
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Next-Gen Defense Product Design & Development for Realistic Hoist Training Experiences
Based in Nova Scotia, Canada, Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. is a leading provider of advanced training solutions tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company specializes in the development of interactive courseware and state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality training systems.