DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
Accelerating readiness
Kista Science City connects urgent defence needs with civilian capabilities. Here, companies, research institutes and defence actors collaborate to strengthen Sweden’s resilience and operational effectiveness.
Connect innovation with defence needs
Present your innovation where it has the greatest impact. Defence organisations define their challenges and specific needs – tech companies get the chance to respond with tailored solutions. This creates a structured gateway for civilian innovation to enter the defence market and meet real operational needs.
Coaching and acceleration
For startups and scaleups, the hub provides tailored coaching, dual-use development support and access to funding pathways. For corporates and integrators, it is a platform to scout new technologies and connect with agile innovators.
Find strategic partners
The ecosystem brings together innovators, investors and global defence stakeholders. Here, you can collaborate on global challenges and connect with trusted partners across the Nordics, NATO countries and European defence frameworks.
Defence actors in Kista
Discover some of the companies, researchers and innovators shaping Sweden’s defence.
TERASi
TERASi develops high-precision hardware, with expertise in RF engineering, microelectronics and advanced packaging for defence and security-critical applications.
Oscilion
Oscilion develops electronic warfare systems that enable the detection, analysis and manipulation of radar signals from air-, sea- and space-based platforms.
Avioniq
Avioniq develops AI-based software solutions for military air operations, developed by fighter pilots and software engineers with operational and technical expertise.
Kebni
Kebni delivers stabilisation, navigation and satellite communication solutions for defence and industry, designed for reliable performance in demanding operational environments.
Swedish Defence Research Agency
The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is one of Europe’s leading research institutes in defence and security, conducting research that supports total defence and strengthens long-term societal resilience.
Accurate Nordic
Accurate Nordic develops advanced system solutions in connectivity, power supply and enclosures for defence and industrial systems with high technical requirements.
Astor Group
Astor Group is a Swedish defence group with operations across technology, industry and protection, organised through the business areas Astor Tech, Astor Industry and Astor Protect.
A structured gateway to civilian innovation
A coordinated initiative by Kista Science City, STING and THINGS strengthens Sweden’s defence readiness. By connecting urgent defence needs with civilian innovation, it accelerates dual-use technology in AI, quantum, energy and advanced production — enabling fast, secure and collaborative innovation across sectors for national security.
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