Kan SMBer drive utviklingen i norsk forsvarsindustri?

Hvordan små innovatører former store slag.

Panelet åpner med innsikt i Ukrainas teknologiske fortrinn takket være små forsvarsstartups, ved visning av en 2-minutters video om den ukrainskutviklede dronen SPY.S.

Ukrainas krigserfaring viser hvordan små startups kan gi store teknologiske sprang. Hva skal til for at norske SMBer lykkes som leverandører i forsvarsektoren? Panelet løfter lokket på en krevende innkjøps- og reguleringsprosess, viser hvor virkemiddelapparatet faktisk hjelper og hvor det svikter, og diskuterer hvordan norsk‑ukrainske samarbeidsprosjekter kan løfte sektoren.


Can SMEs Drive Development in Norway’s Defense Industry?
How Small Innovators Shape Big Battles
(the panel discussion will be held in English)

Ukraine’s wartime experience shows how small startups can deliver major technological leaps. What does it take for Norwegian SMEs to succeed as suppliers to the defense sector? The panel will lift the lid on a complex procurement and regulatory process, highlight where Norway’s support system genuinely helps and where it falls short, and discuss how Norwegian Ukrainian collaborative projects can elevate the sector.

Beyond procurement challenges, the discussion will focus on how small and medium-sized enterprises can not only enter the Norwegian defense supply chain but also play a vital role in driving the sector’s future innovation. From agile product development and rapid prototyping to integrating cutting-edge civilian technologies into defense applications, SMEs have the flexibility and creativity needed to respond to evolving security demands. Ensuring these companies have access to markets, funding, and partnerships will be key to maintaining a competitive and forward-looking Norwegian defense industry.