03 FEB 2026
03 FEB 2026
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Empowering start-ups and SMEs with exclusive connections to individuals, organisations and stakeholders providing opportunities with defence.
Achieved through a calendar of networking, thought-leading and insight driven events, giving SMEs who’ve experienced real success and faced common challenges and pitfalls, the platform to share their stories.
Membership also provides gated content, such as a Defence Market Navigator, designed to shine a light on the key information required to navigate international defence ministries and their respective markets.
Join the Community
Who is it For?
Start-ups, SMEs and non-traditional
Connect with groups that are looking to invest in high growth businesses with disruptive technologies and niche capabilities that can serve the defence sector to overcome common financial barriers to entry and help navigate financial complexities.
Government & Prime Contractors
Connect with groups that are looking to invest in high growth businesses with disruptive technologies and niche capabilities that can serve the defence sector to overcome common financial barriers to entry and help navigate financial complexities.
VCs, Banks and Investors
Connect with groups that are looking to invest in high growth businesses with disruptive technologies and niche capabilities that can serve the defence sector to overcome common financial barriers to entry and help navigate financial complexities.
What Member Benefits are Included?
Enhanced DSEI UK Attendence
Get the VIP treatment with a members-only entrance, members-gift and exclsuive access to our platinum lounge.
Year-round Member Events
An exclusive membership calendar of curated events, bringing you closer than ever to your peers and leading figures from across the defence industry.
Exclusive Defence Content
Get exclusive access to news, features, weekly tenders and reports from across the globe, written by our journalists and reporters at DSEI Gateway News.
Part of a Verified Community
Establish valuable relationships through our member-only events including expert-led panel discussions, keynote sessions, VIP events and workshops.
Upcoming Events
Member Mixer: Wine tasting and canapes
Join DSEI Gateway members for a wine tasting and networking evening in Central London. Discuss common challenges, potential opportunities and meet new contacts within the defence sector over a glass or two of wine. Hosted and explained by a qualified Sommelier, engage with other members for industry insights and potentially open doors to new business. ----- DSEI Gateway members can sign up to this event through the DSEI Gateway app. Not a member? Sign up for membership today to get access to exclusive events, content and more.
Unpacking the new Defence Office for Small Business Growth with MOD Commercial
Join our upcoming webinar as we explore how MOD Commercial is working with SMEs, highlighting the role of the Office for Small Business Growth.
Lessons from an SME: 4GD's breakout into the US market
Our 'Lessons from an SME' series continues with an in-person session with 4GD, as they discuss their experiences of successfully breaking into the US market. During this intimate roundtable session, we'll ask what pitfalls they encountered along the way and how they overcame them to contribute to "10 years of growth; going international". There will also be an opportunity to pose your own questions about their journey and experience. Agenda Specific topics to be covered include: Moving beyond the "Easy First Million" International Expansion & Bespoke Offerings The pros and cons of investment Spaces are limited and for members only. Sign up today to become a member
Become a member
Get access to your exclusive access to the calendar of upcoming events, thought-leading features and much more by becoming a member today.
We look forward to welcoming you to the DSEI Gateway community.
