National · Norway · Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
ICE worx is FFI's innovation centre for the Norwegian defence sector, where researchers, industry and military units co-develop and test new defence technology in rapid innovation cycles. Companies participate through physical innovation arenas located near operational users, concept and demonstrator development, and recurring competitions and technology demonstrations. ICE worx has also been designated a NATO test centre.
It is the fastest route in Norway to get a prototype in front of real military end users and problem owners. Traction here feeds directly into the armed forces' rapid-acquisition pathways.
Continuously open
Continuous intake through the industry contact form; specific arenas and competitions are announced on ffi.no.
Closes 1 May 2026
Technology nominations via the Vulcan platform (vulcan-sof.com) closed 1 May 2026. Selected vendors demonstrate to special-operations forces from Norway, the US, the UK and Sweden in Norway in January-February 2027. AWE is a recurring experiment series, so a further cycle is expected.
Danish Ministry of Defence / Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI/DALO)
The single largest pot of near-term Danish defence procurement money, with an explicit invitation for industry to propose what to buy. Speed to fielding is the main selection criterion.
German Federal Government (BMVg and BMI)
One of very few German vehicles paying companies directly for security and defence-relevant research, with multi-million-euro phased contracts. Procurement-law process means longer lead times; watch the partnering events.
Next deadline 6 Oct
Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), Polish state development agency
A flexible state lender willing to bank defence-industry companies that commercial banks often avoid, useful for contract financing and liquidity in scaling defence production. No fixed calls: financing is negotiated case by case.