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
Stockholm-engineered precision drives our cutting-edge hardware development. With world-class engineering across RF design, microelectronics, and advanced packaging, our in-house design, manufacturing, and test teams maintain laser focus on bringing breakthrough solutions to critical industries.
Oscilion
Oscilion develops EW systems to detect and manipulate radar signals from various sources, including ships, aircraft and satellites.
Avioniq
Artificial intelligence for the military air arena. Developed by elite fighter pilots and leading edge software engineers.
Kebni
Kebni’s stabilization, navigation and satcom solutions, trusted by world-leading defence and industrial clients, enhance operational efficiency and performance – bringing stability to a world in motion.
Swedish Defence Research Agency
FOI, the Swedish Defence Research Agency, is one of Europe’s leading research institutes in defence and security.
Accurate Nordic
Accurate Nordic AB is one of the leading manufacturers of unique systems solutions in connection technology, power units and enclosures for demanding applications.
Astor Group
Scandinavian Astor Group is a Swedish defence group. The group has three business areas: Astor Tech, Astor Industry and Astor Protect.
A structured gateway to civilian innovation
A coordinated initiative by Kista Science City, STING, 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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