MAP connects UK companies to NATO

MAP has connected more than 75 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with NATO to discuss opportunities to supply the organisation and explore its procurement processes.  

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a political and military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. Its members are committed to protecting each other from any threat.

As the world’s leading defence and security alliance, it buys significant amounts of goods and services.

MAP’s work to date has explored two main areas:

• NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - responsible for operations, life cycle management, and logistical support. In 2023, NSPA had a budget of approximately €10 billion, much of which was spent on goods and services relevant to SMEs.  

• NATO’s Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) - handling NATO’s IT infrastructure, network services, and cybersecurity needs. In 2023, NCIA spent €800 million in these areas, offering opportunities for SMEs involved in technology and cybersecurity. 

MAP has also engaged with DIANA, NATO’s internal defence accelerator focused on emerging and disruptive technologies. Headquartered at Imperial College London, DIANA works with over 180 test centres across the NATO alliance. Of the 1,300 companies that applied to pilot challenges in 2023, 10 advanced to phase II, with four of these being from the UK. 

MAP’s work with NATO comes via its role advising Made in Britain on supply chains and international trade.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of more than 2,100 UK manufacturing companies.

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for.  MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders. 

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.