According to official sources, a seminar on business opportunities in the defense and security sector was held in April, organized by Almi Norra Mellansverige, Regional utveckling, Region Värmland and Exportkreditnämnden. According to Region Värmland, Maria Frisk described that approximately 50 companies were represented. The event was fully booked, indicating high interest.
Frisk noted that small and medium-sized enterprises in Värmland can act as subcontractors to larger defense industry companies or deliver directly. She described key success factors as having proper documentation and finances, correct certifications, and control of the supply chain. The defense industry is growing rapidly, she said, with demand for various types of products within total defense.
About 50 companies were represented during the day.
Financial support is available to help companies enter the market. According to officials, ALMI and Exportkreditnämnden provide loans or guarantees to facilitate exports. Region Värmland offers business support including partial financing of investments and financial support for staff competence development.
The specific products in highest demand were not detailed, nor is it clear which local companies have already succeeded in the defense sector. Further seminars may follow.
Yes, we have many small and medium-sized enterprises in Värmland that can be subcontractors to larger companies in the defense industry – or perhaps deliver themselves.
At ALMI and EKN you can get financial support through loans or various types of guarantees that facilitate exports. Region Värmland has various types of business support that we provide where you can get an investment co-financed or financial support to develop staff competence.
As in many other cases - have order on papers and money. Right certifications and control of the supply chain.
How quickly the defense industry is growing and the need for various types of products within total defense.