European Defence Venture Studio (EDVS) is at the forefront of bridging cutting-edge innovation with critical defence needs. We're fostering a new era of strategic autonomy and collaborative defence solutions for a safer Europe.
Konstantinos Michanetzis, a former naval officer with a distinguished 21-year career, is the driving force behind the European Defence Venture Studio (EDVS). Leveraging his technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset, Konstantinos has built a dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between industry, academia, and government to address critical defence challenges.
After transitioning from the military, Konstantinos founded numerous technology companies across Europe and co-founded the MIT Enterprise Forum of Greece, a pioneering business accelerator. This experience set the stage for the creation of EDVS in 2024, a venture studio dedicated to fostering dual-use technologies that enhance Europe's defence capabilities.
Drawing on his deep understanding of defence needs and his passion for innovation, Konstantinos has positioned EDVS as a catalyst for transforming the defence landscape. By connecting the brightest minds, cutting-edge technologies, and defence requirements, EDVS is poised to drive the next generation of defence solutions.
We catalyze groundbreaking defence technologies by connecting visionary startups with industry leaders.
EDVS acts as the crucial link between innovative ideas and real-world defence operational needs.
By fostering dual-use technologies, we strengthen Europe's strategic independence in defence capabilities.
Our team includes seasoned professionals with decades of experience in defence operations and procurement.
We've assembled leading entrepreneurs and innovators specializing in cutting-edge defence technologies.
Our experts in high-tech systems ensure practical implementation of innovative defence solutions.
Empowering Europe's Defence Through Innovation