Become a Member German-Baltic Defence Cluster

Membership in the AHK German-Baltic Defence Cluster

Become part of the AHK’s defence add-on module – the AHK German-Baltic Defence Cluster.
Together, we strengthen the German-Baltic defence industry, promote innovation and create a unique international network between business, politics, research and the armed forces in the Baltic Sea region.

Your Benefits – Why Become a Member?

• Building and strengthening the German-Baltic network
  Establish and deepen valuable connections with companies, institutions, public authorities, and armed forces in Germany and the Baltic states.
•  Securing skilled workers through vocational education
  Together, we strengthen training initiatives and create long-term prospects for qualified professionals.
• Leveraging relevant budget lines
  Receive early information about funding opportunities and benefit from structured support in navigating budget processes.
• Actively shaping supply chains
  Play an active role in discussions and projects on resilient and secure supply chains in the defence industry.
• Participation in joint stands at leading trade fairs
  Present your company at major international events with maximum visibility.
• Strengthening NATO’s Eastern flank through military networking
  Benefit from dedicated dialogue formats and access to key military stakeholders in the region.
• Participation in innovation competitions
  Take part in initiatives such as the German-Baltic Business Award and help drive technological developments in the defence sector.
• Access to research and academic partners
  We support you in building partnerships with relevant research institutions.

Working Groups for Defense Industry Companies*

Participation in one working group per module is possible
(min. 5, max. 12 members per group).

• German–Estonian
• German–Latvian
• German–Lithuanian
• Drones & Unmanned Systems (Ukraine cooperation)

* You must be a member of the AHK Baltikum and be active in the defense industry, i.e., production, IT, software, cybersecurity.

AHK Defence Cluster Membership Models

Basic – 1.500 €

Services Included:

• Participation in one working group
• 1 ticket for the annual German-Baltic Defence Industry Conference in Vilnius
  (value: €599)
• Invitation to the exclusive VIP dinner prior to the conference (not for sale)
• Logo presence at the conference (banner)
• Participation in the in-person meetings of the working groups on the second conference day (not for sale)
• Invitation to off-the-record background briefings on relevant defence topics
  (approx. 3× per year)
• Participation in at least 3 working group meetings per year
• Invitation to one defence event in Berlin (1× per year)
• Inclusion in the AHK media and communications work
• Logo presence on the cluster website
• Company profile (½ page) in the defence edition of Baltic Business Quarterly
  (1× per year, 20 print copies for free distribution)

(Package value: approx. €3.500)

Silver – 2.500 €

Includes  all services of the Basic module plus:

• 1 additional ticket for the Defence Conference
  (total of 2 tickets)
• Participation in two working groups

(Package value: approx. €4.500)

Gold – 5.000 €

(Prerequisite: AHK membership in all three Baltic state)

Includes all services of the Basic module plus:

• 4 tickets for the Defence Conference
• Participation in up to four working groups
• Chairmanship of one working group

(Package value: approx. €12.500)