Participants are invited to propose innovative solutions for the protection and sustainment of critical infrastructure. This challenge focuses not on standalone technologies, but on integrated solutions capable of responding to complex and evolving threat environments.
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems
Monitoring systems for threat detection and situational awareness
Platforms applicable across diverse operational environments
Integrated solutions across manned and unmanned systems
Security technologies for responding to digital threats
Converged technologies for complex threat response
Proposed solutions should consider the following elements.
Technologies that can be implemented and operated in actual field environments beyond the conceptual stage.
A structure that can be applied across various environments and platforms, and operated over the long term.
Reliable security design to protect systems and ensure stable operation.
An integrated approach capable of responding to multi-domain threats, including both physical and cyber threats.
Solutions that can be integrated with Gabler Group technologies and products may demonstrate stronger feasibility and commercialization potential.
Submarine and maritime system technologies based on Gabler Submarine Systems
Underwater communication, monitoring, and system integration solutions
Geospatial data management and analytics platform
Subsea batteries, seafloor energy storage, and ocean environmental monitoring technologies
Individuals or teams with technologies, ideas, or solutions related to critical infrastructure protection are welcome to participate.
Participants should submit a proposal including the following:
Clearly present the threat to be addressed and the core problem to be solved.
Briefly describe the concept, purpose, and operating mechanism of the proposed solution.
Present the key technical components of the solution and how they are connected.
Explain how the proposed solution can be integrated with Gabler Group technologies and how they may be utilized.
Provide a specific scenario showing how the solution can be applied in a real-world environment.
Describe the expected benefits of implementing the solution and its potential for future expansion.
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, real-world applicability, and collaboration potential.
Technical and business ideas that are differentiated from existing approaches.
Implementation potential and technical validity of the proposed solution.
Field applicability and expected real-world impact.
Potential to expand across various industries and environments.
Potential for integration with Gabler Group technologies and affiliated solutions.
Selected participants will be given the opportunity to develop their ideas toward technical validation and commercialization potential through collaboration with Gabler Group.
Review solution applicability in connection with Gabler Group’s global technology network.
Support for technical validation to assess real-world implementation potential.
Discuss technical direction with experts in maritime, defence, data, and related industries.
Review opportunities for joint development, partnerships, and commercialization.
Be-CON Tech Challenge 2026 is designed as a step-by-step collaboration program focused on developing practical and deployable solutions for critical infrastructure protection.
Participants submit their applications and proposal documents.
Selected teams will be announced after evaluation based on innovation, technical feasibility, and practical applicability.
Selected teams will participate in Be-CON 2026 and connect with global companies, industry experts, and potential partners.
Selected teams will receive technical feedback on structure, implementation, and scalability.
Teams submit updated proposals reflecting the first-round feedback and technical improvements.
A second round of review will focus on practicality, sustainability, operational feasibility, and real-world applicability.
Participants submit the final version of their proposal after incorporating all feedback and refinements.
The final winning team will be selected and announced after comprehensive evaluation.
※ Timeline and program details are subject to change.
Propose real-world technology solutions for critical infrastructure protection, and expand the possibilities of global collaboration with Gabler Group AG.
Your idea could become the technology that protects the critical infrastructure of the future.
