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Almedalen: How do we strengthen the security of the Baltic Sea through innovation?

Organised by: Vinnova
Klosterbrunnsgatan 5, Framtidens trädgård & digitalt Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 08:00-08:45
Register by 23 juni

Increased tensions and hybrid threats are changing the security situation around the Baltic Sea, which is central to Sweden's security and supply. Critical infrastructure, sea routes and airspace must be protected. What role do innovation and strategic technology play in Sweden's defense capabilities?

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A panel discussion on how Sweden can utilize competence and expertise from the civilian technology sector to increase resilience and defense capability.

Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces are running a joint effort to strengthen the development of innovative defense technology. We finance innovation projects where civilians actors and companies in technology, innovation and industry collaborate with military actors to contribute to modern defense.

The Civil-Military Innovation Program (CMIP) is implemented by Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces on behalf of the government to strengthen Swedish defense capabilities through synergies between civil and military research and development. The program is implemented with support by the Swedish National Defense University, the Swedish Defense Research Institute (FOI) and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration.

Read about the seminar on Almedalen's website

Participating

  • Darja Isaksson, director general, Vinnova
  • Carl-Johan Edström, Chief of Defence Staff, Swedish Armed Forces
  • Lena Lindgren Schelin, director general, Coast Guard
  • Mikael Frisell, director general, Civil Defense Agency
  • Mats Wicksell, Business Area Manager Naval, Saab
  • Josefin van der Meer, moderator, program manager civil-military innovation, Vinnova
  • Petronella Ulfsparre, moderator, strategic advisor defense innovation, Swedish Armed Forces

Participate in the seminar

If you are in Almedalen, we will offer breakfast from 7:45. Can't be in the Garden of the Future? You can follow the seminar digitally. Register and you will receive a reminder.

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Last updated 16 June 2026