The Hub for Defense Innovation

Your partner for unlocking the European defense sector

Defense Valley provides small and medium-sized businesses with the operational expertise to successfully enter and scale in the European defense market.

Together, we‘ll develop your roadmap into the European defense sector.

We are your operational hands-on partner for operating in the market.

We actively build your relationships with key stakeholders and potential customers crucial for your success.

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Decades of defense experience, deployed for you.

Your operational arm in the European defense market.

We are an extension of your team, committed to your mission.

Go-To-Market Experience

Strategic Market Entry

We work with you to analyze the competitive landscape and identify your ideal entry points. Together, we craft a clear, actionable strategy to position your business for success.

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Hands-On Execution

Supply Chain Integration

Getting noticed is the first challenge. We act as your dedicated business development arm, leveraging our network to secure the strategic meetings and partnerships that get you integrated into the defense supply chain.

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Business Development

We actively guide your team in identifying tenders, preparing compelling bids, and building the key relationships needed to turn opportunities into contract wins. We are your hands-on partner in securing growth.

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Target Audience

For Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

For small and medium-sized businesses looking to enter the European defense market, Defense Valley provides the operational guidance and market intelligence needed to navigate this highly regulated environment. We help you identify the right opportunities, understand procurement landscapes, and position your business for sustainable growth.

Our hands-on approach ensures you gain not only insights but real traction - building relationships, refining your market strategy, and establishing a credible presence within Europe’s defense ecosystem.

Confident market entry and expansion.

Practical alignment between capabilities and defense demand.

Access to a trusted European defense network.

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"Breaking into the European defense ecosystem requires more than great technology - it requires trusted connections and deep market understanding. Defense Valley provides both. Their network has accelerated our market entry and positioned Traversals with the right partners and potential clients."

Dirk KolbCEO @ Traversals

"Working with Lorenz Lehmhaus and Defense Valley has been exceptional. Lorenz combines deep expertise in defense innovation, intelligence, and strategy with a rare ability to connect corporates, startups, and government stakeholders effectively."

Sebastian FieberCEO @ Defcom One

"The defense technology landscape is evolving rapidly, and Defense Valley is at the forefront of connecting the innovators shaping this transformation. Their understanding of autonomous systems, AI, and modern warfare technology makes them an ideal partner for companies pushing the boundaries of what's possible."

Lorenz MeierCEO @ Auterion

"Defense Valley's long-standing market perspective was delivered as practical advice, not consultancy slides. They gave us clear, direct feedback on our go-to-market strategy, which helped us avoid common pitfalls and accelerate our access to the right partners."

Stealth FounderCEO @ Defense Startup