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.

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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.

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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

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.

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Oscilion

Oscilion develops electronic warfare systems that enable the detection, analysis and manipulation of radar signals from air-, sea- and space-based platforms.

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Avioniq

Avioniq develops AI-based software solutions for military air operations, developed by fighter pilots and software engineers with operational and technical expertise.

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Kebni

Kebni delivers stabilisation, navigation and satellite communication solutions for defence and industry, designed for reliable performance in demanding operational environments.

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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.

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Accurate Nordic

Accurate Nordic develops advanced system solutions in connectivity, power supply and enclosures for defence and industrial systems with high technical requirements.

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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.

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Thales Group

Thales support businesses, organisations and governments in addressing future challenges by delivering advanced Defence, Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Aerospace solutions responsibly and sustainably worldwide.

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Försvarsmakten, The Swedish Armed Force

The Swedish Armed Forces defend Sweden, protect its people and territory, support allies, uphold peace and security and conduct national and international military operations under government mandate.

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Diadrom

Diadrom develops and delivers advanced diagnostics, software and consulting solutions for Autotech and Autodefence, supporting embedded software lifecycle, safety and reliability across automotive, security and defence sectors.

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T2 Data

T2 Data develops cybersecurity and DevSecOps software, tools, and services that improve software development, supply-chain transparency, vulnerability detection and security for embedded, cloud and digital infrastructure systems.

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Dolprop

Dolprop develops biomimetic marine propulsion technology inspired by dolphin flukes, creating quieter, safer and more energy-efficient propulsion systems for ships, boats, drones and maritime applications.

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Cyber Defence Challenge: Analysis of system defensibility

Kista Science City has launched a project together with the Swedish Armed Forces’ Cyber Defence unit to strengthen Sweden’s digital resilience. The initiative included a targeted challenge for startups and tech companies to develop solutions for automating the mapping of complex IT systems, with the aim of improving understanding of large digital infrastructures in support of national defence and cybersecurity preparedness.

Learn more about the project