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​Janus pathfinder series

​​A series of pathfinders designed for startups developing dual-use technologies, offering clear guidance on navigating the defence market and tailored support to accelerate business growth.

​​These sessions offer unique opportunities to hear directly from experts, build valuable connections and gain a competitive edge to drive innovation in the defence sector.

​Navigating defence procurement pathways

​Curious how your innovation could support national defence? Join us for this event to discuss how suppliers, especially SMEs, can gain access the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVfI), a powerful route to market for supplying into defence and the wider public sector.

​We will be joined by Stuart Allen, Business Partner at Commercial X and Verity White, Head of Procurement Business Partnering and NVfI Framework at Constellia.

​What the session will cover:

• ​What the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation is and how it works

• ​How NVfI reduces traditional procurement barriers and accelerates market access

• ​Eligibility and onboarding process

• ​Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in public sector procurement

• ​Unlocking multi-sector opportunities through a single framework

​ ​How you can join:

• ​​Join us online from 12:00 - 13:00 for a presentation and Q&A

• ​​Join us in-person from 11:30 - 15:00 for the live presentation and networking in the DASA offices in White city

​Commercial X brings a unique approach to collaboration, innovation and opportunity-matching. With a strong focus on SMEs, they help identify the right pathways into defence markets, connecting suppliers with investors and guiding them toward the most appropriate and compliant routes to market.

​Constellia is the engine behind the NVfI, a procurement model developed in partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Commercial X that simplifies procurement for both suppliers and buyers.

​The NVfI covers 14 critical science and technology areas that are strategically important to the UK’s national security and defence sectors. Whether you're working on AI, drone technology, biomedical innovations, or cutting-edge R&D - NVfI can help get your solutions in front of the right public sector stakeholders quickly and efficiently.

​About Janus

​​In partnership with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Janus is a consortium led by IoT Tribe alongside the SETsquared Partnership and Atmos Ventures. Janus gives startups the tools, network and momentum to turn bold ideas into operational capabilities for the UK and NATO allies.

​The in-person event is located at DASA offices in the I-Hub (Translation & Innovation Hub), 84 Wood Ln, White City, London W12 0BZ

​Please arrive from 11:30 to ensure enough time for registration before the event begins. Thank you

​​If you have any questions - please reach out to us at janus@iottribe.org