National · Norway · Norwegian Ministry of Defence (Forsvarsdepartementet)
Long-standing Ministry of Defence grant scheme (defence budget chapter 1760, post 45) that co-funds R&D collaboration projects between Norwegian industry and the Armed Forces. It aims to develop industry competence to support the Armed Forces' materiel needs and strengthen Norwegian participation in international materiel cooperation. As of May 2026 new allocations are temporarily suspended while the scheme is evaluated and formalised in regulation during 2026; the Ministry has announced that information on new calls and deadlines will come in autumn 2026.
This is the Norwegian MoD's direct R&D grant channel for companies, distinct from FFI's arenas and the production-capacity subsidies. Companies should prepare for the relaunched, regulation-based call expected in autumn 2026.
Dates not announced
Allocations temporarily suspended as of mid-2026 pending formalisation. The Ministry has stated that details on new calls and application deadlines will be published in autumn 2026. No dates published as of 2026-08-10.
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
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