B&T Composites Participated in the European Defence Venture Studio Expert Panel at DEFEA 2025
B&T Composites proudly participated in the European Defence Venture Studio expert panel during DEFEA 2025, contributing to a high-level discussion on “Unlocking Defence Innovation.”
The session explored the role of SMEs in advancing European defence technologies and addressing key challenges within the defence innovation ecosystem. Drawing on its expertise in advanced composite materials and high-performance applications, B&T Composites shared insights into how material innovation and engineering-driven approaches can support the development of next-generation defence solutions, while emphasizing the value of cross-sector collaboration in accelerating technological progress.
The panel was moderated by Antonios Platias, Managing Director of THYREON, and brought together experts from EU institutions, industry, and the military. A central theme that emerged from the discussion was the importance of speed through collaboration in translating innovation into operational capability.
Key discussion highlights included:
- Simplifying administrative processes to enable faster SME-led innovation
- Translating insights from CARD-2024 and HEDI pilot projects into targeted policy improvements
- Strengthening cooperation between primes, mid-caps, and SMEs through early co-design
- Aligning operational requirements with emerging technologies to shorten development cycles
- Leveraging regional clusters and talent mobility to accelerate deployment, particularly in naval and aerospace domains
B&T Composites’ participation in the panel reflects its ongoing commitment to technology-driven innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of sustainable and resilient technological solutions across Europe.
