About the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO)
The STO is a NATO subsidiary body created to meet the collective Science and Technology needs of the NATO Alliance and its partner nations. The STO does this by generating, sharing, and disseminating advanced scientific knowledge, technological developments, and innovation resulting from its many activities completed within the Collaborative Programme of Work (CPoW).
The STO conducts leading-edge Science & Technology programmes in order to help maintain the Alliance’s military advantage. The STO generates, shares and exploits advanced scientific knowledge, technological developments and innovation to support the Alliance’s core tasks.
The engine for the largest science and technology collaboration on security and defence issues in the world. Over 5000 Scientists & Engineers from over 40 Nations working together, our collaborative research network is uniquely equipped to empower NATO’s technological and military edge.