Civilian technology can solve military challenges and strengthen Sweden's security

Civil technology is important for increasing Sweden's defense capabilities in a troubled world.

Dual use can strengthen Sweden's defense

The purpose of the initiative is to contribute to strengthening Sweden's defense capability and at the same time increase the competitiveness of companies through collaboration and development of dual-use technology.

On behalf of the government, Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces run the civil-military innovation program, CMIP. The program aims to strengthen Sweden's preparedness for war through collaboration between defense actors and actors in technology and industry in civil society.

What is civil-military innovation?

The civil-military innovation program will strengthen cooperation between civilian and military actors and ensure that the Armed Forces have access to the innovative power needed to meet future security challenges. At the same time, new areas of use for civilian-developed technology are created and the competitiveness and opportunities for Swedish companies to operate in the international market are strengthened.

Project receiving funding in the program develop, among other things, robot-based odor systems, ultralight vehicles, and AI-powered camera systems in drones. Both startups and well-established defense companies participate in the program and can receive funding for innovation projects.

15 companies already working on innovation projects in defense and preparedness

So far, 15 civilian small businesses have received support in the program to develop their products and services into innovations that can solve defense-related challenges.

Even more small and medium-sized enterprises will be given the opportunity to obtain financial resources for their dual-use innovations.

See the 15 funded collaboration projects between companies and the Swedish Defence Forces