The COcyber Fireside Chat “Civilian–Defence Cyber Coordination: Fueling Digital and Defence Innovation through Startups, Scaleups and Corporates” took place on 15 October 2025 in Brussels, tackling how cybersecurity collaboration between the civilian and defence sectors can drive dual-use innovation and strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy.

COcyber took part in GITEX EUROPE to present the project, highlight the AI Cybersecurity Deephack as a tangible outcome, and engage with stakeholders working across civil and defence innovation. The event underlined growing interest in practical dual-use applications, with positive feedback from both institutional actors and startups already active in the defence space.