Together, the City of Trollhättan, Business Region Väst, IUC Väst and Innovatum Science Park create a meeting place where new connections can turn defence needs into practical capability.
The security environment is changing quickly. At the same time, demand is growing for industrial capacity, dependable supply chains, new technology and faster routes from innovation to operational use.
Defence inWest connects the organisations defining those needs with the companies, researchers and public actors that can contribute to the solutions. The event brings together defence organisations, defence companies, SMEs, academia, innovation environments and the public sector.
A particular focus is helping Swedish and West Swedish industrial companies understand defence-sector requirements, demonstrate relevant capabilities and identify realistic routes into new supply chains.
Defence inWest is designed to support
New business and supplier relationships
New test and demonstration projects
New industrial and technical partnerships
A clearer understanding of concrete defence needs
Stronger links between need owners and industrial capability
International collaboration that creates practical business value