Why Stockholm?
Sweden’s strongest launchpad for defence innovation
Stockholm hosts Sweden’s most developed ecosystem for deep tech — with concentrated expertise in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, advanced sensors, and communications technologies. These fields are increasingly critical to national defence.
The close proximity to policymakers, defence agencies, and major industry players further accelerates this process — enabling tighter feedback loops and faster adoption.
With a dense concentration of startups, R&D hubs, and corporate innovation labs, Stockholm combines early innovation with industrial strength — creating a solid foundation for long-term collaboration.
It’s also where Sweden is positioning itself internationally. Through close ties to EUDIS, CASSINI, and the Deep Tech Alliance, Stockholm plays a growing role in the European defence innovation ecosystem.