Stärk Stockholmsregionens innovationskraft – utveckla teknik med dubbel användning

This funding opportunity supports projects that develop dual-use technology - technology that functions both in civilian and defense contexts - to strengthen the Stockholm region's innovation capacity and contribute to a more secure and resilient society. The call seeks projects that develop advanced technologies including AI, robust electronics, cybersecurity, and next-generation test environments. Focus areas include strengthening collaboration between civilian actors and defense actors, providing access to test and verification environments, advisory and expert support for SMEs, and developing robust supply systems including food security. Projects should address challenges such as limited cooperation between sectors, regulatory barriers (export control, security classification), lack of accessible test environments, and insufficient connection between civilian research results and defense applications. The funding aims to build solutions that strengthen both current needs and future preparedness while contributing to the Stockholm region's smart specialization areas.