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Dual Use Accelerator

Sweden faces the challenge of strengthening its innovation capacity and competitiveness through increased collaboration between civilian and military actors. At LEAD, you can accelerate your innovation that can be used in both civilian and military contexts.

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LEAD is one of Sweden’s leading incubators with solid experience and a strong network in the dual-use area.

As Sweden’s recommended accelerator to NATO DIANA, we have a central role in driving the development of dual-use technology forward.

In 2025, we implemented Sweden’s first national civil-military accelerator program in collaboration with Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces.

 

  • Clarifying the dual-use value proposition
  • Navigate the defense sector ecosystem and identify their needs and challenges
  • Building sustainable business models that can grow internationally
  • Establish contacts with investors, industrial partners (OEMs) and other relevant actors, nationally and internationally
  • Business coaching
  • Visibility & networks
  • Access to DEMO arena and market verification in Ukraine
  • Professional pitching training
  • Joint meetings & activities

In collaboration with other incubators and accelerators, we also jointly organize thematic meetings and help you with suitable contacts from our joint network

  • Strengthen companies’ ability to further develop their technology and business
  • Supporting companies in developing a dual-use strategy
  • Expanding companies’ networks in the defense sector

LEAD is continuously accepting expressions of interest in our dual-use offer. Fill out our form and we will get back to you shortly.

Become a member
Location
In which city is your team primarily located at the moment? LEAD mainly works with companies in Östergötland or those with a strong connection to the region.
Briefly describe the idea/product/service and how it connects to the customer’s problem. (1–2 sentences)
What is the problem you believe your product/service solves? Who has this problem?
How does your product/service solve the problem? What benefits does your solution/product provide to your intended customers? What is different / unique / new / innovative / disruptive about your solution/product? How far along are you in product development and validation?
Describe your intended customer and who your future user is. How can the customer value be assessed?
Who is behind the idea? What knowledge/background are you bringing into the project? (Provide the names of all founders and their roles within the project/company)
State the number of female/male founders in your team.
Book an initial meeting with a coach
The meeting will be about 45 minutes. Would you like to meet in person at LEAD in Linköping (Teknikringen 7) or digitally for your first meeting?
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Testimonials

What do previous participants think?

In 2025, Sweden’s first accelerator program took place at LEAD. Hear what former participants have to say about the program.

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