Partnering for defence capability

​​There is growing pressure to increase the pace of innovation to strengthen Sweden and Europe’s defence capability. One way to do this is through new forms of collaboration between established defence companies and startups, enabling faster development, new technologies and alternative business models. The innovation ecosystems can play a key role in making these partnerships happen. 

​This session brings the startups perspective forward and showcase two ongoing examples of startup corporate collaboration in the defence sector. 

​Panel:

• ​Diadrom, Victor Eliasson, CEO 

• ​Scaleout Systems, Daniel Zakrisson, CEO

• ​Thales, Victoire Andrau, Business Development & Strategy Officer

​Moderator:

• ​Linda Krondahl, THINGS

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​Please note: This is an on-site side event at TechArena 2026 that requires a ticket to enter Strawberry Arena.

The side event is independently organized and run by the host of the side event. Please direct any questions (or praise!) to the event organizers.