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Future Forces Demo Day 2025

Empowering start-ups and scale-ups at the forefront of global defence innovation 

 

Congratulations on being selected to pitch at Future Forces demo day! 

As a committed partner of Future Forces, we are pleased to share our knowledge and experience of working with the world’s most innovative companies, accelerators and investors to shape the future of the defence technology sector. 

The battlespace is rapidly evolving, driven by significant geopolitical changes and a shared understanding among NATO and allied nations of the need to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. We regularly advise high-growth, IP-rich companies across all stages of their lifecycle, covering a broad spectrum of legal issues relating to intellectual property, corporate structure, funding, share options, commercial issues, property rights and more. 

We make it our mission to share your vision and navigate every problem and opportunity together. 

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As a finalist, you can access the following benefits:  

Free term sheet consultation

Enquire today for a free term sheet consultation with a member of our technology team.  

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Free legal surgery 

From corporate related queries to protecting your IP, we are here to help. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute online legal surgery today.  

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Access to legal document templates   

Request access to document templates for one-way and two-way NDA agreements, as well as an employee handbook. 

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Advice for every stage of your growth journey    

From early-stage investment through to exit, we know what that journey looks like. Discover how we can support your business.   

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Competitive pricing for early-stage companies  

From start-up to scale-up to maturity, our pricing is designed to support your growth journey.  

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Schedule a free legal surgery 

Providing support and guidance to defence technology start-ups 

As a finalist at Future Forces Demo Day, we are pleased to offer you a free 30-minute legal surgery with a lawyer from Mishcon de Reya. We are here to support your growth journey and provide the necessary guidance to help start-up defence tech companies thrive in the competitive innovation ecosystem.  

To register for a free 30-minute online legal surgery, please complete the form and we will be in touch to confirm a timeslot with a Mishcon de Reya lawyer.    

The legal surgery can be used to discuss:   

  • Corporate related queries: company structures, funding and investment.  
  • Employment/people related queries: building and retaining teams, incentive plans and share schemes and information on employment status.    
  • Intellectual Property related queries: how to register, protect and exploit your IP and brand.    
  • Commercial related queries: franchising, licensing, outsourcing, terms of business and T&Cs.   
  • Property queries: securing the right premises or negotiation of a lease.  
  • Data and Privacy related queries: marketing campaigns, digital media, data processing agreements, compliance and data breaches.    

Disclaimer: In our 30-minute discussion with you, we will provide you with general information about the issues being discussed. Our discussion should not be taken as legal advice tailored to you. The provision of any legal advice after this initial discussion will be subject to our on-boarding process for new clients including conducting appropriate conflict and customer due diligence checks. 

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Explore the Future of Defence: Expert Perspective

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Welcome to our video series, "The Future of Defence: Expert Perspectives," where we explore the pivotal role of innovation in Defence Tech. This series will bring together thought leaders and experts in the defence sector to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of defence. 

In our first episode, we spoke to Tom McSorley, General Counsel at NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) to discuss the challenges faced by defence startups and NATO DIANA's role in supporting them. 

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