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Dr. Nikos Loutas | Navigating NATO's Innovation Landscape
In this episode of Innovator Insights, Scott Fisher sits down with Dr. Nikos Loutas, NATO's Director of Innovation,. They discuss the organization's role in fostering technological advancements and innovation within the defense sector. He outlines NATO's strategic priorities, the importance of collaboration with startups, and the implementation of AI and data governance as critical components of modern defense capabilities. Dr. Loutas emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to innovation policy, drawing from his diverse background in academia, the European Commission, and the private sector. The conversation also highlights NATO's initiatives like Diana and the NATO Innovation Fund, aimed at bridging the gap between civilian technology and military needs.
Resources and Links for
Emerging and disruptive technologies
Updated: 25 June 2025: https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/deterrence-and-defence/emerging-and-disruptive-technologies?selectedLocale=
Summary of NATO's Rapid Adoption Action Plan
25 June 2025: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2025/06/25/summary-of-natos-rapid-adoption-action-plan
Summary of NATO's revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy
10 July 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/07/10/summary-of-natos-revised-artificial-intelligence-ai-strategy
Summary of NATO’s Autonomy Implementation Plan
13 October 2022: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2022/10/13/summary-of-natos-autonomy-implementation-plan
Summary of NATO’s Quantum Technologies Strategy
16 January 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/01/16/summary-of-natos-quantum-technologies-strategy
Summary of NATO's Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy
12 April 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/04/12/summary-of-natos-biotechnology-and-human-enhancement-technologies-strategy
DIANA
https://www.diana.nato.int/index.html
NATO Innovation Fund
https://www.nif.fund/
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By GAT LabsIn this episode of Innovator Insights, Scott Fisher sits down with Dr. Nikos Loutas, NATO's Director of Innovation,. They discuss the organization's role in fostering technological advancements and innovation within the defense sector. He outlines NATO's strategic priorities, the importance of collaboration with startups, and the implementation of AI and data governance as critical components of modern defense capabilities. Dr. Loutas emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to innovation policy, drawing from his diverse background in academia, the European Commission, and the private sector. The conversation also highlights NATO's initiatives like Diana and the NATO Innovation Fund, aimed at bridging the gap between civilian technology and military needs.
Resources and Links for
Emerging and disruptive technologies
Updated: 25 June 2025: https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/deterrence-and-defence/emerging-and-disruptive-technologies?selectedLocale=
Summary of NATO's Rapid Adoption Action Plan
25 June 2025: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2025/06/25/summary-of-natos-rapid-adoption-action-plan
Summary of NATO's revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy
10 July 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/07/10/summary-of-natos-revised-artificial-intelligence-ai-strategy
Summary of NATO’s Autonomy Implementation Plan
13 October 2022: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2022/10/13/summary-of-natos-autonomy-implementation-plan
Summary of NATO’s Quantum Technologies Strategy
16 January 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/01/16/summary-of-natos-quantum-technologies-strategy
Summary of NATO's Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy
12 April 2024: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2024/04/12/summary-of-natos-biotechnology-and-human-enhancement-technologies-strategy
DIANA
https://www.diana.nato.int/index.html
NATO Innovation Fund
https://www.nif.fund/