Innovation infrastructure for Civil-Military Cooperation

Purpose and goal:

Aim: The project aims to develop a model and strategy for a national infrastructure that strengthens the cooperation between civil innovation environments and the defense sector, with the goal of creating long-term synergies for increased defense capability and innovation. Objective:

- Develop a model and strategy for civil-military synergies, which includes the own organization´s role and resource needs. - Mapping key actors and resources. - Strengthen cooperation between civil/military actors. Expected results and effects:

The project is expected to result in a concrete model and strategy for how civil and military innovation environments can work together on a national level. The developed infrastructure must enable efficient resource utilization and strengthen Sweden´s defense capabilities through increased innovation. In the long term, the project, which is in stage 1, is expected to create stronger relationships between key actors and contribute to Sweden´s international competitiveness in defense innovation.

Approach and implementation: The project is carried out in three phases. In phase 1, key players and technology areas are mapped through interviews and analyses.

In phase two, a preliminary model is developed through workshops with civil and military actors, where needs and synergies are identified.

In phase 3, strategic collaborations are formed and the model is validated through meetings with key actors. Finally, a report is compiled with the finished model and a plan for implementation.