Defence Innovation: Investing Under Gravity

This side event brings together companies, investors, and ecosystem actors to explore how defence and deeptech innovation evolves amid growing pressure on security, regulation, trust, and long-term resilience. The session reflects on how multiple dimensions must be balanced when developing and scaling technologies with both civilian and defence applications.

What to Expect:

Vinnova shares perspectives on current priorities and what lies ahead in defence, dual-use, and deeptech innovation.

Fireside chat
A moderated conversation with the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) exploring geopolitics, market dynamics, trust, and long-term endurance in defence and deeptech innovation.

Opportunity for companies and investors to meet, connect, and continue the conversation. Companies – including those from Vinnova's portfolio – will be present and available for dialogue.

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This breakout session will take place in a conference room, "Teatern" at Quality Hotel 11, located opposite Eriksbergshallen.