Defence Builder partners with Aequo for accelerator's fourth cohort

• Aequo has become the official legal partner of Defence Builder's DB Accelerator Batch 4.0 for defense and dual-use startups.
• Its lawyers will help teams prepare for investment through corporate structuring, intellectual property protection and contract advice.
• The four-month program starts in November 2026, accepting teams worldwide with working prototypes at technology readiness level 4 or above.
• Selected teams receive starting grants in exchange for minority equity stakes, with additional partner funding tied to performance during the program.
• Applications close on October 30, 2026.

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