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Panel discussion in Almedalen: How can an innovation program strengthen Sweden's defense

Organised by: Vinnova
Digitally, eller Framtidens trädgård, Klosterbrunnsgatan 5, Almedalen Tue 24 Jun 2025 at 08:00-08:45

With accelerating technological development and great global uncertainty, innovation is crucial for Sweden's and the EU's military capabilities. How can cutting-edge technology from civilian companies be used to solve defense-related challenges?

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Agenda

  • How can cutting-edge technology from civilian companies be used to solve defense-related challenges?
  • How can we in Sweden strengthen support for civil-military/dual use innovation, and at the same time create leading companies in strategic technology areas?
  • What experiences are there from the war in Ukraine?
  • And how can the investments made in defense innovation be used to build a resilient society?

The civil-military innovation program is a joint mission for Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces. It aims to strengthen Sweden's defense capability by promoting cooperation between the defense sector and civilian actors with groundbreaking technology that can have military applications. The program started in 2024 and several new initiatives are planned for 2025.

Participating

Darja Isaksson, director general, Vinnova

Carl-Johan Edström, Chief of Defence Staff, Swedish Armed Forces

Per Lager, advisor, Swedish National Defense University

Josefin van der Meer, moderator, program manager civil-military innovation, Vinnova

Watch the panel discussion

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Read more about the civil-military program

Civilian technology contributes to modern defense

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Questions?

Sofia Rickberg

Communication strategist

+46 8 473 31 87

Josefin van der Meer

National Contact Point (NCP)

+46 8 473 32 64

Last updated 4 June 2025