Innosuisse and armasuisse launch a call for projects
Innosuisse and armasuisse launch a call for projects in the field of dual-use technologies. This initiative, launched by André Kudelski, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Innosuisse, and Urs Loher, National Armaments Director at armasuisse, addresses a priority of the Federal Council’s armaments policy: strengthening research and innovation in the field of security.
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Through this initiative, Innosuisse and the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) aim to strengthen research, development and innovation in the fields of security and defence, whilst generating tangible benefits for the economy and civil society. The call for projects focuses on dual-use technologies, i.e. those that can be used in both civilian and security sectors.
It contributes to the implementation of the armament policy strategy of the Federal Council and will be launched on 1 July 2026. The budget for this initiative amounts to CHF 20 million and will be shared between Innosuisse and armasuisse.