National · Switzerland · Innosuisse (Swiss Innovation Agency) and armasuisse (Federal Office for Defence Procurement)
In 2026 Innosuisse and armasuisse launched a joint CHF 20 million Flagship call for dual-use technologies, the first Swiss federal instrument explicitly funding defence-relevant innovation with industry. The call covers three focus areas: resilient positioning, navigation and timing; photonics for secure communication and sensing; and counter-drone technologies. Projects are carried out by consortia of research institutions and implementation-partner companies, and proposals are due by 27 October 2026.
The first real opening of Swiss federal innovation funding to defence-relevant work; companies partnering with Swiss research institutions get subsidised development in three procurement-relevant technology areas.
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.